The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 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 10.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
XW3
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 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

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft