The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,600

€ 25,100

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 22.2 cm longer, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1490
1745
2045
1492
1799
2027
1745 mm
Width
1799 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1490 mm
Height
1492 mm
2700
4480
2620
4258
4480 mm
Length
4258 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
15.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
XW3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
11.19 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
135 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1332 mi
Range
609 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
443 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1543 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L