The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,800

€ 36,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
59.6
69.3
81.1
58
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 in
102.4
167.1
103.4
168.1
167.1 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.57 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
E150
Generation
AU
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 Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
518 mi
Range
1657 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







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