The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 13.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
69.3
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.04 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
76 mpg
city
29 mpg
69 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft