The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 23,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter and 5.7 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
69.3
80.5
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
170.5
165.5 in
Length
170.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
67 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
41 mpg
city
69 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
697 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
799 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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).
66.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
66.3 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
