The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 31,500

€ 28,900

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid is 12.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
182.9
105.1
170.8
182.9 in
Length
170.8 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.54 %

General
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
XW3/XW4
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
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 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
103 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
25.91 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
682 mi
Range
586 mi
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
682 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
77.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
5.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft








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