The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 15.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
182.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.15 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
XW5
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 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft