The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
€ 29,400
€ 28,200
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 13.2 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1KP
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
34 mpg
city
76 mpg
50 mpg
highway
81 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
56.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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
