The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 28,500
€ 26,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 10.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.3
81.9
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
106.3
178.7
168.7 in
Length
178.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
CD
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
38 mpg
city
71 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
595 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 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).
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 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
