The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 24,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft
