The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 26,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
68.7
80.5
58.5
71.2
79.6
68.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 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 BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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