The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 29,700

€ 20,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
168.7
102.4
167.1
168.7 in
Length
167.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
CD
Generation
E150
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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