The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (15 - 17)
€ 25,800
€ 18,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 5 inches shorter and 5.7 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
69.3
80.5
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
170.5
165.5 in
Length
170.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.32 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
1ND-TV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
31.58 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
