The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 18,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.3
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
168.3
101.5
165.3
168.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.55 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
E180
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
600 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
