The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (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 2.0 TDI is 13.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.26 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
39 mpg
city
76 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
712 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 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