The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,200

€ 27,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 25.2 cm longer, 6.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1470
1760
2080
1488
1825
2021
1760 mm
Width
1825 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1488 mm
2700
4540
2524
4288
4540 mm
Length
4288 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
XW5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
12.08 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
94 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
91 mpg
city
50 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
890 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
890 mi
727 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).
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
56.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
70 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
340 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1633 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L