The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15)
€ 18,900
€ 23,300
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
1K
Generation
E180
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
65 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
33 mpg
city
67 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
600 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
108 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).
68.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
68.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
