The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 25,000
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.85 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
53 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft