Toyota Auris 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Auris engine produces 102 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 8.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.7 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 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 960 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 | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Toyota Auris is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , 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 | 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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