The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 31,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 8 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
68.7
79.9
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
167.6
175.6 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
XW3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
706 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
