The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 17,900

€ 26,100

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.4 D-4D is 3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.56 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E180
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.46 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
56 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
739 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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