The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,600

€ 23,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 8.7 inches longer and 2.1 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
58.7
68.7
80.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
176.4
103.1
167.6
176.4 in
Length
167.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
XW3
Generation
AU
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 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1332 mi
Range
647 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
90.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft