The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 18,500

€ 24,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.28 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
E180
Generation
16
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 Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.58 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
59 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
777 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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