The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15)
€ 18,000

€ 23,300

€ 18,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
12.12 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
65 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
28 mpg
city
67 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
68.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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