The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
€ 33,400
€ 28,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 is 10.7 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
106.3
178.7
168 in
Length
178.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
AU
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
154 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
29 mpg
city
76 mpg
44 mpg
highway
81 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
493 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
56.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
