The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,800
€ 21,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 8.1 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.7
68.7
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
175.6
103.1
167.5
175.6 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
16.2 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
XW3
Generation
AU
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
690 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
85.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
