The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,500
€ 26,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 11.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.7
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
106.3
178.7
103.1
167.6
178.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
city
53 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
786 mi
Range
777 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
