The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 35,000

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
59.3
69.3
81.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.3 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
167.1
103.4
168
167.1 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
E150
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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