The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 37,200
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 17.4 inches shorter and 5.9 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
106.3
182.9
165.5 in
Length
182.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.47 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
No data
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
34 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
No data
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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