The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 20,100
 VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 20.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
69.3 in
Width
67.8 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
182.9 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.89 %
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
XW5
Generation
9C
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2672 mi
Range
633 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft