The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,600

€ 36,900

€ 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 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.7
68.7
80.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
68.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
176.4
103.4
168
176.4 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1332 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
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 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft