The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,800
€ 23,800
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
XW3
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
