The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 37,600

€ 31,600

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 14.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 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
69.3
82.1
59.1
71.7
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
182.9
100
168.7
182.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.3 %

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
251 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
123 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
22.41 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
196 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2226 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft