The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 26,100

€ 37,600

€ 26,100
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 TSI ACT BMT is 39 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1491
1799
2027
1470
1760
2085
1799 mm
Width
1760 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2700
4645
4255 mm
Length
4645 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg

Weight Difference:
315 kg
19.63 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
120 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
142 NM
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
13.38 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
49 mpg
city
No data
69 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
661 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
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 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
28 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
250 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
354 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L