The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 8.7 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
70.8 in
Width
68.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
167.6 in
Length
176.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW3
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 2.0 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)
*DFG*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
45 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft