The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 23,600

€ 25,600
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. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 7.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 16.1 cm taller than the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1621
1759
1946
1460
1760
2045
1759 mm
Width
1760 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2045 mm
1621 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4204
2600
4275
4204 mm
Length
4275 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1915 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.91 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
122 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
122 bhp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.43 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
11.43 kg/bhp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
66 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
49 mpg
city
54 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
723 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L