The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 24,100
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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 8.9 inches shorter and 2.1 inches wider.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 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
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
167.5 in
Length
176.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.86 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 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
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
24.68 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
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16.3 lb
city
No data
10.6 lb
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
242 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
26.4 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 Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 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
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft