The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 25,100

€ 37,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI is 16.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
69.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.2
106.3
182.9
166.2 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.14 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1KP
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
111 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
29.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
29.55 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
542 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
542 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
19 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
119.4 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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