The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.53 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft