The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 26,800

€ 19,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
58.7
68.7
80.5
59
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
106.3
175.6
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 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.57 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23.78 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
60 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
60 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
393 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
717 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
73.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
794 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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