The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 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 17 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
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 GTI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
XW5
Generation
1K
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft