The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D (15 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 25,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 5 inches shorter and 5.7 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 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 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E180
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 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
1WW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
110 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
56 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
24 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
739 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
