The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 36,600
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 Plug-In Hybrid is 8 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
68.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
176.4 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.47 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
XW3
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 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 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 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
551 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft