The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,600

€ 22,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
820 lb
23.17 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
101 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2226 mi
Range
706 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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