The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
68.7 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
175.6 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.6 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 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 Golf Plus 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 Golf Plus 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 Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft