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. 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
XW5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 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
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
