The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
178.7 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.42 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
XW5
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
71 mpg
city
52 mpg
67 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
818 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft