The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 22,700

€ 25,300

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.1
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
170.5
103.1
167.6
170.5 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
E180
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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