The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus CT 200h Automatic (14 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,800

€ 23,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus CT 200h is 5.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.3
69.5
79.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
171.3
101.5
165.3
171.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.32 %

General
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
A10
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus CT 200h
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus CT 200h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus CT 200h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Lexus CT 200h
24.43 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus CT 200h
62 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
736 mi
Range
518 mi
Lexus CT 200h
736 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
71.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Lexus CT 200h
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus CT 200h
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







27.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft