The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 19,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 width, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 13.2 inches longer and 5.9 inches lower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
57.9
69.3
81.9
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
165.5
178.7 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.79 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
XW5
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
76 mpg
city
27 mpg
81 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
890 mi
Range
518 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
56.8 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).
125 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
