The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 23,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 2.8 inches shorter and 6.3 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.05 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
Generation
E180
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
65 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
24 mpg
city
67 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
455 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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).
68.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
68.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
