The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 29,600

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59.6
69.3
81.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
167.1
99.9
168.4
167.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
518 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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