The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 24,200

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
178.7
99.9
168.4
178.7 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %

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
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
71 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
645 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft