The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 14.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.5 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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
182.9 in
Length
168 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
2945 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.76 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

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
10.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
27.27 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
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
586 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
586 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).
100.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1177 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft