The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,900

€ 21,800

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.2 D-CAT is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
59.3
69.3
81.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.3 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167.1
103.1
167.5
167.1 in
Length
167.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.68 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
E150
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
818 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft