Compare Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf

Engine

1.8-liter Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 58 MPG

Hwy: 53 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 29 MPG

Hwy: 37 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

75

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.8-liter Inline-4 Hybrid

1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

147 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm

Transmission

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

33.5 ft

35.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

15" x 6.5"

16" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size

15" x 6.5"

16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P195/65SR15

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire

P195/65SR15

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Fuel Economy

Combined

56 MPG

32 MPG

City

58 MPG

29 MPG

Highway

53 MPG

37 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.1 Tons/yr

5.5 (2019) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.3 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

655.4 miles

382.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

598.9 miles

488.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

180 in

167.6 in

Height

57.9 in

58.2 in

Max Width

69.3 in

70.8 in

Front Width

60.2 in

61 in

Rear Width

60.6 in

59.8 in

Wheelbase

106.3 in

103.8 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.3 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

38.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

55 in

55.9 in

Front Seat Hip Room

53.4 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

33.4 in

35.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.4 in

38.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

53 in

53.9 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

51.9 in

N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,010 lbs

2,963 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

27.4 ft³

17.4 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

53.7 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Blizzard Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Electric Storm Blue
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Sea Glass Pearl
Super White
Supersonic Red

Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Silk Blue Metallic
Tungsten Silver Metallic, Build Out: 03/09/20

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Moonstone, Fabric Seat Trim

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

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

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

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

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

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

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

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Golf

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

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