The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 26,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 10 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.3
81.9
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
178.7
100
168.7
178.7 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.69 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
71 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
657 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
64.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
