The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 28,500

€ 18,700

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 16.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.9
69.3
81.9
59
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
106.3
178.7
99
162.6
178.7 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.92 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
XW5
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.6
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
76 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
455 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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