2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Toyota Prius

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Toyota Prius
2022 Toyota Prius
$25,075MSRP
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Toyota Prius
$25,075MSRP
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MSRP

$28,695

MSRP

$25,075

Average price

$25,536

Average price

$24,953

Listings

61

Listings

312
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Great handling
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Not much cargo space
  • Outdated technology

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary

Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice?

2022 Toyota Prius Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 228 hp I4

Engine

1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

0.83 kWh

MPG City

23

MPG City

54

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

50
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
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2022 Toyota Prius
2022 Toyota Prius
$25,075MSRP
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Overview
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,695MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Toyota Prius
$25,075MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$28,695
$25,075
Average price
$25,536
$24,953
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
5.0
4.4
Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Manual transmission available
  • Great handling
  • Fun to drive
Cons
  • Poor ride quality
  • Not much cargo space
  • Outdated technology
Summary
Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice?
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 228 hp I4
1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
0.83 kWh
MPG City
23
54
MPG Highway
30
50
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