The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 17.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
182.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
752 lb
21.25 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
XW5
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
589 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
19 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).
109.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft