The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,500
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 26,100
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 11.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
167.5 in
Length
178.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.04 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 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 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
41 mpg
city
71 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
89 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).
64.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft