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

€ 32,500

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
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
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.64 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
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
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
No data
Range
493 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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