The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 25,600
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 BMT is 15.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
167.5 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2840 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
699 lb
19.75 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 BMT
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.58 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft