The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 23,800

€ 21,200

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid is 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
58.1
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
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
170.5
101.5
165.3
170.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.68 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.78 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
69 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
510 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
799 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
66.3 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).
127 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
66.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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