The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 37,600
€ 21,200
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 17.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
165.3
182.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.2 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
XW5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
101 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2672 mi
Range
510 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
19 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).
127 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
