The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 23,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 13.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1490
1745
2045
1621
1759
1946
1745 mm
Width
1759 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1490 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4460
2578
4204
4460 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
XW3
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
10.78 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
72 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
city
48 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
360 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
