The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 21,400
€ 28,500
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 13.2 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.3
81.9
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
178.7
165.5 in
Length
178.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.5 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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 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 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
32 mpg
city
76 mpg
45 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
