The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D MMT (10 - 13)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,000
 Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D MMT (10 - 13) Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
59.6
Blueprint Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D MMT (10 - 13)
69.3
81.1
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D MMT (10 - 13)
102.4
167.1
165.3 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.4 D-4D MMT (10 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
1K
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
1ND-TV
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

669 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
33.19 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
697 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft