The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft