The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 37,200

€ 25,400

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 14.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
182.9
103.1
168.7
182.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.02 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
XW5
Generation
CD
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 SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
67 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
No data
Range
799 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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