The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,800
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
69.3 in
Width
68.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.6 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
Generation
XW3
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 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 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 Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
30 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
73.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft