The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 18,100

€ 37,600

€ 18,100
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 15.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
106.3
182.9
167.5 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
882 lb
24.93 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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)
*CYV*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
111 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
40 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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