The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 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 Toyota Auris 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
59.6
69.3
81.1
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
59.6 in
Height
59 in
102.4
167.1
99
162.6
167.1 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
E150
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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