The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
68.7
79.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
3000 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
18.99 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
39 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
570 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1100 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft