The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (10 - 13)
€ 23,400

€ 18,600

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 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 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.34 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
1ND-TV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
33.19 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
712 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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