The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 17.4 inches longer and 5.9 inches lower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
182.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.34 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
XW5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
777 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft