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

€ 22,600

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.49 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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