The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 0.4 cm taller than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1490
1745
2030
1486
1808
2021
1745 mm
Width
1808 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1490 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4460
2537
4278
4460 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.46 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
XW3
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
10.78 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
72 mpg
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
72 mpg
city
60 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
45 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
814 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
360 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
