The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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. 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 2.0 BlueTDI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.39 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
XW3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft