The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 17,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 6.3 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
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 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.42 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 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
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
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
31.46 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
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
739 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
