The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 14.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
182.9 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
XW5
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
5-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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.44 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
235 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
814 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
19 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).
86.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft