The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,100
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 SCR is 15.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
167.6 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.33 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
53 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft