The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 20,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 10.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.13 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
786 mi
Range
759 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
