The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13)
€ 20,100

€ 22,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.5 in
Height
59.6 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
167.1
168.4 in
Length
167.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.18 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
16
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
124 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.31 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
26.31 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
45 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
657 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
107 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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