The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
XW5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DHF*
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 4800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI 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 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
101 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
2226 mi
Range
302 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
25.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft