The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 23,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 11.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
68.7
80.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176.4
101.5
165.3
176.4 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.4 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
XW3
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 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
899 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
