The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,200
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
69.3
81.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
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 tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
76 mpg
city
29 mpg
81 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft