The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI 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 (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.47 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2226 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft