The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 13.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
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 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.23 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 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 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 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
71 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
570 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft