The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 23,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.1
69.3
80.5
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
99.9
168.4
102.4
170.5
168.4 in
Length
170.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 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
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
67 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
31 mpg
city
69 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
551 mi
Range
799 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
799 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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).
66.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
66.3 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
