The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 17,900

€ 27,000

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
168.3
103.1
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.21 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
E180
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.46 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
739 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
86.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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