The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T Multidrive S (15 - 19)
€ 27,600

€ 24,300

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.2 T.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.6
102.4
170.5
167.6 in
Length
170.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
51 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
675 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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