The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 14.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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 R
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.87 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
XW5
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2226 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft