The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer and 1.7 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 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 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
176.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
XW3
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
839 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft