The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 27,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.41 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 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)
*CFF*
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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
40 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 BMT
100.7 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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