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

€ 45,300

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 15 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
57.9
69.3
82.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
106.3
182.9
103.4
167.8
182.9 in
Length
167.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %

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
7-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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
475 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
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