The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 19,800

€ 21,500

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
E150
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
503 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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