The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 15.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
182.9 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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.63 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 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
101 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
22.77 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
235 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
647 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
90.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
35 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
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft