2011 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Toyota Prius V
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius V weights approximately 139 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius V. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Toyota Prius V | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Golf | Prius V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1346 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
