The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
€ 26,400

€ 22,700

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.2 T.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
69.3
80.5
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168
102.4
170.5
168 in
Length
170.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
36 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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