The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,800

€ 19,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
589 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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