Volkswagen Golf 2018 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 228 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 96 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Toyota Auris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Auris can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Auris version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Auris, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 493 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1521 litres | 1199 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Toyota Auris may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`950 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 8400 | |
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