The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 27,500
€ 28,500
€ 27,500
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 1.4 TSI is 13.2 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
26.64 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
69 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
30 mpg
city
71 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
542 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
786 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).
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).
64.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 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
750 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
