The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 37,600

€ 27,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 15.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.7
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
106.3
182.9
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.44 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
739 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft