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Diesel or Hybrid?

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2006 Volkswagen Golf

67%: 62 votes

2006 Volkswagen Golf: Golf 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual

2006 Toyota Prius

33%: 31 votes

2006 Toyota Prius: Prius 5dr HB

2006 Volkswagen Golf: Golf 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual

2006 Toyota Prius: Prius 5dr HB

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4 Based on 2 reviews	4.5 Based on 10 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$19,580 Invoice $18,237	$21,725 Invoice $20,006
Monthly Payment*
$383 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$425 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Diesel	Hybrid
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$741 and up	$541 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
37/44 mpg LessMediumMore	60/51 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
587 miles NearMediumFar	660 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual	Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
100 @ 4000 LowMediumHigh	76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
177 @ 1800-2400 LowMediumHigh	82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Compact 4 Doors	Mid-Size 4-Door Sedan
Passenger Seating
5	5
Cargo Room*
4 Suitcases 18 cubic feet	4 Suitcases 16.1 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	3 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	36,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
5	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
5	4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
N/A	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
2,972 lbs LightMediumHeavy	2,890 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
164.9 inches ShortMediumLong	175 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
68.3 inches NarrowMediumWide	67.9 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
56.7 inches ShortMediumTall	58.1 inches ShortMediumTall

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