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Toyota Prius vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or VW Passat?

Toyota Prius vs VW Passat: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Passat is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,958 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Passat with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers clearly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 49 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Passat

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 Passat offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is very slightly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 47 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more boot space – 690 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is far ahead overall 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
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Reviews Toyota Prius

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Reviews VW Passat

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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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