The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 23,600
€ 23,300
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 1.6 TDI is 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
1AD-FTV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
122 hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
25.2 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
723 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
