The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 17,000

€ 37,600

€ 17,000
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 is 17.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
106.3
182.9
165.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
855 lb
24.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
107 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
534 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft