The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 6.9 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175.6 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft