The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,800

€ 29,800

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.7
68.7
80.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
68.7 in
Width
69.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
64.8 in
106.3
175.6
101.5
166.2
175.6 in
Length
166.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.9 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
XW3
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
503 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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