Toyota Auris 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 18 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.3 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 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Auris is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Auris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
761 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Toyota Auris has 4 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 544 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 (kg): | 1`760 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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