The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 11.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
178.7 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
XW5
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
71 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
634 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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).
92.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft