The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 32,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 12.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
57.9
69.3
81.9
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
178.7
101.5
165.9
178.7 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
XW5
Generation
1K
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
76 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
428 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
