The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 22,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 26.2 cm longer, 4.8 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1470
1760
2080
1486
1808
2021
1760 mm
Width
1808 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1486 mm
2700
4540
2537
4278
4540 mm
Length
4278 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.14 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
142 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
12.08 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
83 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
86 mpg
city
51 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
786 mi
Range
727 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
78 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
340 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1633 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
