The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 37,600
€ 23,000
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 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
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.77 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 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
117 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 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
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 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
40 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1257 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
