The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer and 1.7 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
68.7 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
176.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.01 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
XW3
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
675 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft