The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 32,800

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 19.2 cm longer, 5.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
1490
1745
2030
1481
1799
2027
1745 mm
Width
1799 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1490 mm
Height
1481 mm
2700
4460
2626
4268
4460 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.98 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
XW3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
10.78 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
72 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
72 mpg
city
34 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
485 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
360 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L