The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 28,500
€ 20,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.86 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
28.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
76 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
