The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 28,500
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 10.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.3
81.9
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
167.8
106.3
178.7
167.8 in
Length
178.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %
General
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
27 mpg
city
76 mpg
40 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
495 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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).
62.4 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
