The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,200
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
69.3
81.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
178.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
XW5
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 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
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
76 mpg
city
36 mpg
81 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
56.8 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).
102.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft