The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 43,200

€ 26,900
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 2.2 D-CAT is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
59.3
69.3
81.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.3 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
167.1
103.4
167.8
167.1 in
Length
167.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
E150
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 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
495 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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