Toyota Auris 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 99 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Auris engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Despite less power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Auris consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Toyota Auris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1440 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Plus engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
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Toyota Auris is larger, but lower. Toyota Auris is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 279 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Auris has 116 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. This could mean that the Toyota Auris uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6200 | |
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