The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 18,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Auris 1.2 T is 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
58.1
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
170.5
101.5
165.3
170.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.61 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
E180
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
534 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft