The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,600

€ 43,200

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 2.0 D-4D is 0.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
E180
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
122 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
25.2 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
495 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
723 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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