The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 23,600

€ 20,100

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D 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 2.0 D-4D
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 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
E180
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
122 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
25.2 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
723 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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