The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 37,200

€ 32,800

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 Performance.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.66 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
101 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
485 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
121.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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