The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 17,900
€ 20,100
€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.7 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E180
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.46 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
56 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
739 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 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
