The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 27,600

€ 36,600

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 22.2 cm shorter, 5.4 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1492
1799
2027
1490
1745
2045
1799 mm
Width
1745 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2045 mm
1492 mm
Height
1490 mm
2620
4258
2700
4480
4258 mm
Length
4480 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
12.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW3
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 1.5 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)
*DPC*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
134 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
142 NM
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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8.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.9 kg/bhp
11.19 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
135 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58 mpg
135 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
46 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
634 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
49 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
493 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
443 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1543 L