The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,200
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
69.3
81.9
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
XW5
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 manual 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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 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
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
78 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
76 mpg
city
44 mpg
81 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
890 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft