The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 37,600

€ 22,800
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 BMT is 15.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.5
106.3
182.9
167.5 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
18.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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)
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
119 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 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
51 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
797 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
19 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1096 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