The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 28,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 28.1 cm longer, 4.1 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1490
1745
2045
1480
1786
2048
1745 mm
Width
1786 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1490 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4480
2578
4199
4480 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.4 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
XW3
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
11.19 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
135 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1332 mi
Range
697 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
443 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1543 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L