The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
47 mpg
64 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
758 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft