The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.7 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
XW5
Generation
1K
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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

Performance

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

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft