The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.41 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft