The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 37,200
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 (19 - ..)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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 (19 - ..)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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
2897 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.14 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (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
5-speed manual 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
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
No data
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft