The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
€ 27,700

€ 21,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 2.2 D-CAT is 1.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and an inch taller than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
59.3
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
59.3 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 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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