The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 31,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT is 12.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
62.1
71.1
80.7
62
69.9
80.7
71.1 in
Width
69.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.1 in
Height
62 in
105.1
170.8
109.4
182.9
170.8 in
Length
182.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.54 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
AUV
Generation
XW3/XW4
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
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 Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.99 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
57 mpg
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
37 mpg
city
62 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
586 mi
Range
682 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
682 mi
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
77.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
77.7 kWh
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.7 cu ft








43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft