The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,900
€ 29,700
€ 21,900
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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.5
69.3
80.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
168.3
103.1
168.7
168.3 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
E180
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
675 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
