The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 37,200

€ 36,900

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
57.9
69.3
82.1
58
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 in
106.3
182.9
103.4
168.1
182.9 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
101 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
157 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
No data
Range
1657 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







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