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Toyota Prius vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or VW Golf?

Toyota Prius vs VW Golf: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • significantly more efficient
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VW Golf

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,139 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Golf with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 57 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is clearly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers clearly more boot space – 381 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries markedly more – 508 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £28,300
Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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The Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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