The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
69.3
81.9
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.2 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 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
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
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
76 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
589 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft