The Comparative Analysis :

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

€ 37,600
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 17,500
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.4
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500

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 1.4.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (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 (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.4 (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 1.4
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
767 lb
21.68 %
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)

General

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
XW5
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4

Performance

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4

 REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2226 mi
Range
482 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 4
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft