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2024 Toyota Prius Prime SE
2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI Manual
$32,975 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4 / 10
$23,195 Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0 / 10
Sub-Model Prius Prime Sub-Model Golf
Make Toyota Make Volkswagen
Model Prius Model Golf
Model Year 2024 Toyota Prius Prime Model Year 2021 Volkswagen Golf
Year 2024 Year 2021
MSRP $32,975 MSRP $23,195
Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 220 hp Horsepower 147 hp
Torque 139 lb-ft Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
Combined 52 MPG Combined 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 10.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.2 gallons
Battery Size 13.6 kWh Battery Size N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.4 ft Turning Diameter 35.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Not Available
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 Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Not Available
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) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
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 Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard 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 Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
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 Not Available
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
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 Not Available
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 Standard WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,461 lbs Curb Weight 2,945 lbs
Wheelbase 108.3 in Wheelbase 103.8 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 6.5" Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 6.5" Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5"
Front Tire P195/60HR17 Front Tire P205/55HR16
Rear Tire P195/60HR17 Rear Tire P205/55HR16
Front Width 61.5 in Front Width 61 in
Max Width 70.1 in Max Width 70.8 in
Height 55.9 in Height 58.2 in
Length 181.1 in Length 167.6 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room 54.7 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42.4 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.4 in Rear Seat Headroom 38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 52.8 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 51.7 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in
City N/A City 29 MPG
Highway N/A Highway 39 MPG
Cruising Range City N/A Cruising Range City 382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway N/A Cruising Range Highway 514.8 miles
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.4 in