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2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Base Hatchback
2024 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T Manual
$29,990 Starting Price (MSRP)
$45,665 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Prius Plug-In Sub-Model Golf R
Make Toyota Make Volkswagen
Model Prius Model Golf
Model Year 2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In Model Year 2024 Volkswagen Golf R
Year 2015 Year 2024
MSRP $29,990 MSRP $45,665
Engine 1.8L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 134 hp Horsepower 315 hp
Torque 105 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
Combined 50 MPG Combined 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.2 ft Turning Diameter 39.3 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Torsion Beam Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Standard
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Standard
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Standard
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Standard
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Standard
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Not Available Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,194 lbs Curb Weight 3,397 lbs
Ground Clearance 5.3 in Ground Clearance 4.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 103.5 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" Front Wheel Size 19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" Rear Wheel Size 19" x 8"
Front Tire P195/65SR15 Front Tire P235/35YR19
Rear Tire P195/65SR15 Rear Tire P235/35YR19
Front Width 60 in Front Width 60.7 in
Max Width 68.7 in Max Width 70.4 in
Height 58.7 in Height 57.7 in
Length 176.4 in Length 168.9 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.6 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.9 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.7 in Front Seat Hip Room 53.4 in
Front Seat Leg Room 42.5 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.6 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.1 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 51.2 in Rear Seat Hip Room 46.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 36 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35 in
City N/A City 20 MPG
Highway N/A Highway 28 MPG
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 290 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 406 miles