The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
69.3
81.9
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
76 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
810 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft