The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 20,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 2.0 is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Toyota Auris 1.6.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
57.5
69.3
80.5
67.8 in
Width
69.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
59 in
Height
57.5 in
99
162.6
102.4
168.3
162.6 in
Length
168.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.52 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
9C
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
526 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
526 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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