The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 18,000
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 13.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
165.3
178.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
16.08 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
XW5
Generation
1K
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 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
4
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 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 1.4
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
71 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
534 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
64.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
