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Toyota Prius vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or VW Touran?

Toyota Prius vs VW Touran: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • clearly 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 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 Touran is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,425 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.1 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 Touran is barely lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more boot space – 834 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 550 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries noticeably more – 601 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Reviews Toyota Prius

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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 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
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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