The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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. 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 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.1 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
XW5
Generation
1K
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 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
71 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
833 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft