The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 19,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 7.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
58.7
68.7
79.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.7 in
Width
71.2 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
175.6
99.9
168.4
175.6 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.23 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
XW3
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
579 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
73.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
