Toyota Auris Touring (2013 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf Variant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 195 km/h. The Toyota Auris Touring is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,289 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Auris Touring
2013 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2015 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | Touring · Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 136 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 310 Nm | 160 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 13.0 s | 8.9 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 195 km/h | 180 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 6.1 L/100 km | 3.9 – 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,562 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,634 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 – 1,420 kg | 1,289 – 1,528 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.