The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,600
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15) Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

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 1.4 TSI is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
102.4
168.3
165.3 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.51 %
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
122 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

 REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
25.2 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
55 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
723 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft