The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
€ 37,600
€ 40,000
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 14.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport S.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
106.3
182.9
103.4
168
182.9 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.26 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
XW5
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 manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
306 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
101 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.8 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
9.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
420 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
420 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Environmental Impact
19 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).
140.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
2
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















