The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 28,500
€ 42,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 10.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
57.9
69.3
81.9
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
178.7
103.4
167.8
178.7 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.23 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
XW5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
71 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
438 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
