The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 21,800

€ 37,200

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 17.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.3
106.3
182.9
165.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
16.45 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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)
*CBD*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
No data
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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