Volkswagen Golf Plus 2007 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Plus over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2007 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 761 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf Plus has 41 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The Toyota Auris may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Volkswagen Golf Plus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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