The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 29,500

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.5
178.7 in
Length
167.5 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
3073 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %

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
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-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
133 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
76 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
810 mi
Range
690 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1071 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft