The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
395 lb
11.16 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
XW5
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
518 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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