The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 21,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
168.3
99.9
168.4
168.3 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
E180
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
697 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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