The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 26,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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. 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.74 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
661 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
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).
89 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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