The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 37,600

€ 26,000

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 15.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
106.3
182.9
103.1
167.5
182.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
XW5
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
101 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
609 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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
19 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft