The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
€ 25,100

€ 22,700

€ 25,100
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 2.0 TDI is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.2 T.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.57 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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