The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 24,700
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
165.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.5 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
50 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
19 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 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