The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 35,000
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.84 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
101 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 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
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2672 mi
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
