Toyota Auris 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Auris) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Golf) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2010 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2010 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1335 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.6 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: | 1`760 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`265 kg | 1`142 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 608 kg | |
| Toyota Auris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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