The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 36,900

€ 36,600

€ 36,900
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 OPF is 8.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.7
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
103.4
168
106.3
176.4
168 in
Length
176.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
134 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 OPF
273 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
493 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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