The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 26,800
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 13 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
68.7 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
175.6
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
175.6 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
XW3
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
60 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
422 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft