The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13)
€ 27,600
€ 22,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
167.1
165.5 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1KP
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
124 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
26.31 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
45 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
657 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
