The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 14.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
168 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.76 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft