The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,500
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.75 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
69 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
71 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
786 mi
Range
450 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
786 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
64.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft