The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 25,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 5.2 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.7
68.7
79.9
69.3 in
Width
68.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
175.6
165.5 in
Length
175.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
697 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
73.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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
