The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
€ 45,300
€ 28,200
€ 45,300
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 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)
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Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf R
297 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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
29 mpg
city
76 mpg
36 mpg
highway
81 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
475 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 R
136.5 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
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
