The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 22,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.07 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E180
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
