The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,500

€ 22,100

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 13.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
165.3
178.7 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.36 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
XW5
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
76 mpg
city
36 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft