The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 41,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Toyota Auris 1.6 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
57.5
69.3
80.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
168.3
103.4
167.8
168.3 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.71 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
E180
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
438 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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