The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,600

€ 22,200

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 13.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
58.7
68.7
80.5
59
67.8
74.7
68.7 in
Width
67.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.7 in
Height
59 in
106.3
176.4
99
162.6
176.4 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.86 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
XW3
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1332 mi
Range
380 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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