The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13)
€ 19,800
€ 26,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.6 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.3
69.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.8 in
Height
59.3 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 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.43 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
1KP
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2AD-FHV
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
579 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
