The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 24,300
€ 28,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 13.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.3
81.9
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
178.7
165.3 in
Length
178.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
42 mpg
city
71 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
727 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
64.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
