The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 23,400

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
59.6
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
59.6 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 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.28 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
E150
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
914 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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