The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 32,800

€ 36,600

€ 32,800
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 is 10.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.7
68.7
80.5
70.3 in
Width
68.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
176.4
165.9 in
Length
176.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1K
Generation
XW3
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 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
428 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft