The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15)
€ 21,800

€ 17,900

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.31 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
1ND-TV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
89 hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
56 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
739 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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