The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 20,100
€ 22,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
59.6
69.3
81.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.5 in
102.4
167.1
99.9
168.4
167.1 in
Length
168.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.03 %
General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
E150
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
124 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
26.31 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
657 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
