Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1270 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 20 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: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 10 200 | |
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