The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 23,700

€ 19,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
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 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.52 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
1KP
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
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
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft