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Diesel or Hybrid?

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62 votes
2006 Volkswagen Golf
Golf 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual
33%
31 votes
2006 Toyota Prius
Prius 5dr HB
2006 Volkswagen Golf
Golf 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual
2006 Toyota Prius
Prius 5dr HB
MECHANICAL
1.9L SOHC EFI I4 turbo-diesel engine 1.5L DOHC SFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine w/integrated permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor
5-speed manual transmission w/OD Push button start
Engine braking control Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i)
Front wheel drive Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
80-amp/hr battery Traction control
70-amp alternator Front wheel drive
Compression ignition Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension Torsion beam rear suspension w/stabilizer bar
Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension (4) P185/65R15 all-season tires
Front & rear coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars Compact spare tire
P195/65HR15 all-season tires (4) 15" x 5.5" aluminum alloy wheels
Full-size spare tire & wheel Electric-assist speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
15" x 6" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/integrated regenerative brake system, electronic brake-force distribution & brake assist
Pwr rack & pinion steering 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes 11.9 gallon fuel tank
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution  
14.5 gallon fuel tank  
EXTERIOR
Pwr glass tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection Color-keyed front/rear bumpers
Body-color bumpers w/black lower section Aluminum hood & rear hatch
Body-color body-side moldings Rear spoiler
Body-color grille Chrome-finish grille
Daytime running lights Aerodynamic multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature
Body-color pwr heated mirrors LED taillamps
Tinted green glass Dual heated color-keyed pwr mirrors
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA)
Rear intermittent wiper & washer Ceramic front sunshade
Body-color door handles Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
  Intermittent rear window wiper
  Color-keyed door handles
INTERIOR
Fully reclining velour front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters, folding front center armrest 4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests
60/40 split folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests Cloth 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/fold-down center armrest & adjustable headrests for all seating positions
Storage compartment inside front center armrest Center console armrest w/storage area & dual front/rear cup holders
Center console-inc: (2) front/(1) rear cup holders, rear ash tray, pwr outlet (2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets
Front & rear carpeted floor mats Tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate controls
4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable, telescopic, theft-deterrent steering column Central instrument display-inc: digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift-lever indicator, odometer w/twin tripmeters, warning lights
Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp & fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator Multi-information 7" LCD display w/energy monitoring, exterior temp, fuel consumption, climate control & audio status modes
Seat belt reminder & fuel cap seal warning Warning buzzers-inc: key-in-ignition, lights-on, seatbelt reminder
Headlights-on warning tone Tire pressure monitoring system
Audible & visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, hatch, radio, starter Pwr windows w/driver side auto up/down & retained pwr feature
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature
Remote keyless entry Electronic rear hatch locking system
Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors Remote keyless entry system w/2-stage unlocking, panic function, remote illuminated entry
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up & down for front windows, pinch protection, key-operated convenience open & close Cruise control
Remote fuel door & hatch releases Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases
Cruise control Engine immobilizer
Air conditioning Auto climate control w/humidity sensor, filtration
Rear heating & air conditioning ducts HD electric rear window defroster w/timer
Pollen & dust filter AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers
Rear window defroster Digital quartz clock
Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD player-inc: Monsoon sound system, (8) speakers, amplifier Dual compartment glove box
CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf Fabric-trimmed door panels w/storage pockets, bottle holders
Roof-mounted flexible black whip antenna Overhead console w/maplights
Illuminated lockable glove box Dual sun visors w/driver & passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
Dash-mounted retractable cup holders (4) retractable front & rear passenger assist grips
Non-smoker pkg-inc: pwr outlet, ash tray Front & rear dome lights
Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining Front seatback pockets
Molded door trim w/velour inserts Cargo area side panel & under floor storage
Open door warning & courtesy lights  
Integrated armrests in door panels  
Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Mirror control pad w/joystick control  
Third center sunvisor  
Front & rear passenger assist handles  
Interior dome light w/time delay  
(2) front & (2) rear reading lights  
Leatherette shift boot  
Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, light, pwr outlet, (4) tie-down hooks  
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
  City 60/hwy 51 (1.5L engine/continuously variable trans)
SAFETY
  4-wheel anti-lock braking system
  Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
  3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners & force limiters
  Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
  Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor
  Rear seat Child Restraint System/lower anchor points & top tether anchors
  Child protector rear door locks
  Traction control
  Side-impact door beams
  Front/rear energy absorbing crumple zones
  Internal trunk release handle
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
City 37/hwy 44 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans)