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

€ 29,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 43.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
1470
1760
2085
1469
1786
2048
1760 mm
Width
1786 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1469 mm
2700
4645
2578
4213
4645 mm
Length
4213 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
11.9 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
XW5
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
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13.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
13.38 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
48 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
2226 mi
Range
462 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 5
28 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
250 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
354 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L