The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
€ 18,100
€ 22,700
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.2 T.
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
