The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 37,200

€ 22,700

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 BiFuel
57.9
69.3
82.1
63.8
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
106.3
182.9
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 BiFuel
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.9 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
XW5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHG*
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
24 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
No data
Range
241 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
144.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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