The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 39,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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 26.8 cm longer, 4.1 cm narrower and 2.9 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
1490
1745
2045
1461
1786
2048
1745 mm
Width
1786 mm
2045 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1490 mm
Height
1461 mm
2700
4480
2578
4212
4480 mm
Length
4212 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
XW3
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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11.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
11.19 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
135 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
135 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1332 mi
Range
444 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
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).
159.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
49 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
340 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
443 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1543 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L