The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,500

€ 24,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 34.1 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
1470
1760
2080
1480
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2700
4540
2578
4199
4540 mm
Length
4199 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.07 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
XW5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
12.08 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
83 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
86 mpg
city
31 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
786 mi
Range
570 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
78 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1633 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L