The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 20,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter and 6.3 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
69.3
80.5
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
168.3
165.5 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.61 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
526 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
