The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 24,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.18 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
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
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
