The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.56 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft