The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,500
€ 25,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 33.6 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1470
1760
2080
1621
1759
1946
1760 mm
Width
1759 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4540
2578
4204
4540 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.16 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
XW5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
12.08 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
83 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
86 mpg
city
49 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
786 mi
Range
697 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
78 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1633 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
