The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 8.9 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
176.4 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.66 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
XW3
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 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
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
108 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
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
25.82 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
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
914 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
914 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).
70 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 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
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft