The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 36,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

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 Plug-In Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
68.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
176.4 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
XW3
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1332 mi
Range
743 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft