The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 22,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 10.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.7
68.7
79.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
165.3
175.6 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
XW3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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