The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 21,300
€ 28,500
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 13.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
165.3
178.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.82 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
XW5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
71 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
32 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
786 mi
Range
257 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
64.4 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).
135.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
