The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 8.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
70.8 in
Width
68.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
168.1 in
Length
176.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.35 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
87 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
112 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
117 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
39.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft