The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 29,700

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
69.3
80.5
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
168.3
100
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.53 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
743 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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