The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
XW3
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft