The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 23,600
€ 27,600
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 6.3 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
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
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
122 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 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
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
25.2 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
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
723 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
