The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 17,900

€ 22,800

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D is 0.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.5
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
168.3
103.1
167.5
168.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.28 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
E180
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.46 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
56 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
739 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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