The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 25,600
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 1.4 TSI is 17.4 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
165.5 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.72 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

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

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 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