The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 37,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 Performance is 14.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.3
82.1
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
106.3
182.9
168 in
Length
182.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.59 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 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)
*DLB*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 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
101 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
29.48 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
36 mpg
combined
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
478 mi
Range
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
No data
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
