The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 22,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.5
69.3
80.5
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.6 in
102.4
168.3
99.4
168.8
168.3 in
Length
168.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.03 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
E180
Generation
16
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 Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
