The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 28,500

€ 23,800

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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. 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 BMT
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 BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
76 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
795 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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