Toyota Auris 2015 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Verso | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Auris has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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