The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 8.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
70.8 in
Width
68.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
168 in
Length
176.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.86 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
30 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft