The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)

€ 26,000
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,600
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15) Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter and 6.3 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.5
Blueprint Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
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 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
122 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

 REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
25.2 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
55 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
47 mpg
city
45 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
723 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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