The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 20,200
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 10.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
58.7
68.7
79.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.46 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
XW3
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
510 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
