The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 37,200

€ 24,500

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.95 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
No data
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
797 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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