The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 25,800
€ 25,600
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 13.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1490
1745
2030
1621
1759
1946
1745 mm
Width
1759 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1490 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.43 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
XW3
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
10.78 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
72 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
72 mpg
city
34 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
526 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
123.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
360 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
