The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,800

€ 35,900

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.7
68.7
79.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
175.6
103.4
168
175.6 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
XW3
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft