The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 20,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 35.7 cm longer, 6.5 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1470
1760
2085
1488
1825
2021
1760 mm
Width
1825 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1470 mm
Height
1488 mm
2700
4645
2524
4288
4645 mm
Length
4288 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.51 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
XW5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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13.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
13.38 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
2226 mi
Range
670 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
28 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
250 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
354 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L