The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 23,300

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.5
69.3
80.5
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
168.3
168.4 in
Length
168.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
65 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
27 mpg
city
67 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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).
68.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
68.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft