The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
68.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.05 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft