The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 18,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4.
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
59.6
69.3
81.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.6 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167.1
101.5
165.3
167.1 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
17.78 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
E150
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
124 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
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26.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
26.31 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
657 mi
Range
534 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
657 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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