The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.33 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 16,500

€ 22,100

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.33 is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
58.1
69.3
80.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
170.5
99.9
168.4
170.5 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
10 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E180
Generation
16
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 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1NR-FE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.33
98 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.33
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.33
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.33
27.56 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.33
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Auris 1.33
565 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.33
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.33
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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