The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 37,600

€ 31,400

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 17 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
57.9
69.3
82.1
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
165.9
182.9 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.16 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
XW5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
101 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2226 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
111 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft