The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 27,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.45 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E180
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
