The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
€ 19,000

€ 29,600

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
59.6
69.3
81.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167.1
103.4
168
167.1 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
E150
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
485 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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