The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
€ 26,100

€ 28,200

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 SCR is 28.2 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1492
1799
2027
1470
1760
2080
1799 mm
Width
1760 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2080 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2700
4540
4258 mm
Length
4540 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
120 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
142 NM
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
94 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
94 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64 mpg
city
91 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
97 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
777 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
56.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
70 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
501 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1633 L