The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,200
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 TSI 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 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
165.3 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.14 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
137 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 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