The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 21,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid 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 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
E180
Generation
16
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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.78 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
65 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
777 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
68.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
68.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
