Toyota Auris 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
|
Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 178 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 240 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.0 | |
|
The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Auris consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Toyota Auris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1199 litres | 1233 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 17 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`830 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 11 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Toyota Auris has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |