The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 22,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 22,200
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. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 11.1 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
70.3 in
Width
68.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
165.3 in
Length
176.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.4 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW3
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
134 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 BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
50 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft