Toyota Prius Prime vs Volkswagen Golf GTI (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$880

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Prius Prime SE FWD vs Golf GTI S FWD
Measure	Prius Prime	Golf GTI	Winner
MSRP + destination	$34,070	$33,190	Golf GTI
Horsepower	220 hp	241 hp	Golf GTI
Torque	139 lb-ft	273 lb-ft	Golf GTI
MPG combined	52 mpg	27 mpg	Prius Prime
EV range	44 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	20.3 cu ft to 26.7 cu ft	34.5 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	20.3 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	35.9 in	35.0 in	Prius Prime
Front legroom	42.4 in to 43.2 in	41.2 in	N/A
Length	181.1 in	168.8 in	Not scored
Width	70.1 in	70.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,461 lb	3,188 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.6 in	4.7 in	Prius Prime
0-60 mph	6.6 s tested	6.0 s estimate	Golf GTI
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Golf GTI

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Prius Prime SE FWD $32,975	Golf GTI 2.0T 380 S Manual $32,685	$290
Golf GTI S FWD $31,965	Prius Prime SE FWD $32,975	$1,010

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYearsPlug-in electric share, %

Prius Prime costs $3,786 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Prius Prime wins.

Golf GTI wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.

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Reliability and safety are not included.