The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
€ 23,200
€ 22,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.2 T.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
69.3
80.5
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
170.5
165.3 in
Length
170.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
