The Comparative Analysis :
Lada Priora 1.6 16V (08 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 21,900

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lada Priora 1.6 16V is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
66.1
74.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
66.1 in
Width
71.2 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
98.1
165.7
99.9
168.4
165.7 in
Length
168.4 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2597 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3479 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
15.54 %

General
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
VAZ 2172
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
97 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
107 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Lada Priora 1.6 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
26.77 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
697 mi
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
434 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lada Priora 1.6 16V
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
882 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft