The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 37,600

€ 41,200

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 38.2 cm longer, 3.9 cm narrower and 0.5 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
1470
1760
2085
1465
1799
2027
1760 mm
Width
1799 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1465 mm
2700
4645
2626
4263
4645 mm
Length
4263 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
7.6 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
XW5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
101 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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13.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
13.38 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
282 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
282 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
2672 mi
Range
438 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
22 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
250 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
354 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L