The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 37,200

€ 27,600
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 TSI ACT BMT is 15.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.6
106.3
182.9
167.6 in
Length
182.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT 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)
*DPC*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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
101 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
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
48 mpg
combined
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
634 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
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).
No data
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 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