The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,200
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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 1.5 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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
106.3
182.9
168 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 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)
*DHF*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
128 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
15.6 lb
city
No data
10.3 lb
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
302 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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