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Diesel or Hybrid?

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67%
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
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Mid-size
Engine
Engine Type
Diesel I4 Gas/Electric I4
Displacement
1.9L/116 1.5L/91
Fuel System
Turbocharged DI SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
100 @ 4000 76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
177 @ 1800-2400 82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type
5 1
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD CVT
Trans Description Cont. Again
  Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78  
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12  
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.36  
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97  
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76  
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.60  
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.39 3.93
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
37 60
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
44 51
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  6.5
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
70 272
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.7 8.2
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2972 2890
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A  
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut w/Stabilizer bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam w/Stabilizer bar
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
  30.2
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
  25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.91 0.79
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.71 0.83
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Regenerative
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes  
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.0 x 0.87 10.0 x 0.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
9.13 x 0.35  
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
  Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
  7.9 x 1.2
Tires
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P185/65R15
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15 T125/70D16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6 15 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6 15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
15 x 6 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
  Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack-&-pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6 16.4 - 18.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.04 4.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8 33.5
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 11.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
98.9 106.3
Length, Overall (in)
164.9 175.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.3 67.9
Height, Overall (in)
56.7 58.1
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.6 59.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.8 58.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.1 4.9
Liftover Height (in)
  26.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
18.0 16.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
41.8  
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
85 96.2
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 39.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.7 55.3
Front Hip Room (in)
  51.0
Second Head Room (in)
36.5 37.1
Second Leg Room (in)
33.5 38.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.5 53.0
Second Hip Room (in)
  51.6
Summary
Vehicle Name
Golf Prius
Body Style
4 Door HB 5 Door Liftback