The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 22,700
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) Toyota Auris 1.2 T
€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
69.3
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
102.4
170.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E180
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.2 T

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
899 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft