The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 37,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 is 17.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
182.9
165.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
21.2 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
27 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
510 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
127 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).
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).
19 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
