Toyota Auris 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 28 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Caddy, Skoda Fabia, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Auris 2010 1.3 engine Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Auris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Auris is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
777 litres | 1270 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Auris has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 493 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8200 | |
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