The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 21,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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. 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 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.3
81.9
63.8
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
106.3
178.7
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 1.2 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
71 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
579 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
