The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
€ 19,800
€ 26,500
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
81.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167.1
101.5
165.3
167.1 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.4 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
E150
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
678 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
