Compare Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf

Engine

2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 57 MPG

Hwy: 56 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 29 MPG

Hwy: 39 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

53.7 ft³

2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Inline-4 Hybrid

1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

194 hp @ 6000 rpm

147 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

139 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,097 lbs

2,945 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

57 MPG

33 MPG

City

57 MPG

29 MPG

Highway

56 MPG

39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.1 (2023) Tons/yr

5.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.3 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

644.1 miles

382.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

632.8 miles

514.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

181.1 in

167.6 in

Height

55.9 in

58.2 in

Max Width

70.2 in

70.8 in

Front Width

61.5 in

61 in

Rear Width

62.2 in

59.8 in

Wheelbase

108.3 in

103.8 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

43.2 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

38 in

38.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

55.3 in

55.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

54.7 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

34.8 in

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

36.4 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

52.8 in

53.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

51.7 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

23.8 ft³

17.4 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

53.7 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

34.4 ft

35.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 6.5"

16" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 6.5"

16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P195/60HR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire

P195/60HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Cutting Edge
Guardian Gray
Midnight Black Metallic
Reservoir Blue
Supersonic Red
Wind Chill Pearl

Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Silk Blue Metallic
White Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Gradient Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Light Gray, Fabric Seat Trim

Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary