The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.2 T Multidrive S (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,300

€ 24,200

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.16 %

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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 gas turbine compressor
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
28.04 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
675 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 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
1089 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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