The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 23,900
€ 20,600
€ 23,900
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.62 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
1K
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 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
