The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 24,100
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
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 BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.26 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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)
*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 BlueMotion
128 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
38 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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