The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 32,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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 11.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.21 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
XW5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

482 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
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
71 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft