The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 19,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
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 1.6
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.68 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
16
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
