The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
 Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 4.6 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
59.3
Blueprint Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13)
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 2.2 D-CAT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.92 %
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
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 2.2 D-CAT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
2AD-FHV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
175 hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
579 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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