Toyota Auris 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 124 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 22 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Auris consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Auris consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.58 m | |
| Toyota Auris is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
761 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Auris has 41 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`750 | 1`200 | |
| 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 35 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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