The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 19,600
€ 37,200
€ 19,600
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 significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 17.4 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
182.9
165.5 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
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)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
109 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
No data
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
33 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
589 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
