The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 (10 - 13)
€ 22,600

€ 19,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
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 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.44 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
1K
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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