The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 26,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
81.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
59.1 in
102.4
167.1
100
168.7
167.1 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.33 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
E150
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
657 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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