The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 21,700

€ 19,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 2.0 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Toyota Auris 1.6.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
59
67.8
74.7
59.6
69.3
81.1
67.8 in
Width
69.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
59 in
Height
59.6 in
99
162.6
102.4
167.1
162.6 in
Length
167.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
9C
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Auris 1.6
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
542 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Auris 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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