The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 37,600

€ 37,800

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.08 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
101 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2226 mi
Range
450 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
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