The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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 (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
XW5
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2226 mi
Range
503 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft