The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 37,600

€ 25,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
19.75 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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