The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,500
€ 33,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 10.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
178.7
103.4
168
178.7 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.32 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
XW5
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 Performance
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
71 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
786 mi
Range
485 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
