The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 32,500

€ 28,500
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 27.2 cm longer, 3.9 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
1470
1760
2080
1481
1799
2027
1760 mm
Width
1799 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
2700
4540
2626
4268
4540 mm
Length
4268 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.52 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
XW5
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
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
12.08 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
83 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
86 mpg
city
35 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
786 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
64.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
78 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1633 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L