The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 21,900

€ 21,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.32 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
E180
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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