The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 21,300
 VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 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 BiFuel.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)
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 BiFuel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.51 %
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHG*
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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft