Head to head
Toyota Auris Touring Sports vs Volkswagen Golf
The Toyota Auris Touring Sports is 31cm (1ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Toyota Auris Touring Sports is 31cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Toyota Auris Touring Sports | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,595mm | 4,284mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot volume | 530 litres | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Width | 1,760mm | - |
| Height | 1,485mm | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| 0-60mph | - | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
Sources: Toyota Auris Touring Sports, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Auris Touring Sports if...
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) longer
A practical estate car built on Toyota's reliable Auris platform, often used for PCO-licensed private hire work because of its low running costs and boot space. Its hybrid engine option keeps fuel and congestion charge costs down for drivers working long hours.
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Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Toyota Auris Touring Sports and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Toyota Auris Touring Sports is 31cm (1ft) longer. The Toyota Auris Touring Sports is a estate version of the Toyota Auris hatchback, popular as a PCO-licensed hire and taxi car; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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