The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 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 DSG (17 - 18)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
182.9 in
Length
167.6 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
2912 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
626 lb
17.69 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

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
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 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
113 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
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
25.77 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
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
797 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1100 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft