The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 28,500
€ 26,100
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 SCR is 11.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.3
81.9
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
178.7
167.6 in
Length
178.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
AU
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 SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
53 mpg
city
71 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
777 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
786 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).
64.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
