The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 29,900

€ 27,600

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 Hybrid is 10.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62
69.9
80.7
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.9 in
Width
71.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62 in
Height
62.1 in
109.4
181.7
105.1
170.8
181.7 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.95 %

General
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
XW3/XW4
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
103 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
27.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
27.07 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
57 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
758 mi
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
682 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
84.3 kWh
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft








49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft