The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.8 Hybrid (10 - 13) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 23,300

€ 20,100

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59.4
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
59.4 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 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.02 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
E150
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.7 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
736 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
736 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
111 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
71.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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