The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 23,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.95 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
1K
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
34 mpg
city
67 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
645 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
777 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
68.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
68.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft