The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D (10 - 13)
€ 18,000

€ 19,400

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D.
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
58.3
70.3
80.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
167.1
165.3 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
1K
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
1ND-TV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
89 hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
107 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
33.19 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
534 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
712 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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