The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 21,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
71 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
