The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 26,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
70.3 in
Width
68.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
175.6
165.3 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
589 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
73.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
