2018 Toyota Prius Prime vs. 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2018 Toyota Prius Prime
$299 /mo.
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$249 /mo.
What is the main difference between Prius Prime and Golf GTI?
Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime, and it gets 26.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2018 Prius Prime has a slightly larger body than the 2018 Golf GTI. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Golf GTI seats one more the Prius Prime. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and height.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Man, FWD
- 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,300
$26,415
Engine
Engine
1.8 L/110 + Electric Motor
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
121 hp
220 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
145 MPGe
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
121 MPGe
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
133 MPGe
28 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
69.3 in
70.8 in
Length
Length
182.9 in
168.0 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
57.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
103.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
88 ft2
82.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.4 in
38.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.2 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.2 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.2 in
38.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.4 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53 in
53.9 in
Costs
2018 Toyota Prius Prime
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,050
$2,050 - $2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$299 (2018 Toyota Prius Prime Plus (Natl))
$249 (2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$14,813
$14,013 - $14,063
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