The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 21,400

€ 28,500

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 28.5 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1491
1799
2027
1470
1760
2080
1799 mm
Width
1760 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2080 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2700
4540
4255 mm
Length
4540 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
221 kg
15.24 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
120 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
142 NM
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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11.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.82 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
83 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
50 mpg
city
86 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
647 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
64.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
78 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
501 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
501 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1633 L