The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 22,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
167.1
165.5 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E150
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 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
124 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
26.31 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
657 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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 2.0 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
