The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 MMT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,600

€ 24,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.91 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
661 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
542 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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