The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 Plug-In Hybrid is 8.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
176.4 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.18 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
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 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
1657 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
28.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft