The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,600
€ 19,700
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
59
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
106.3
182.9
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 1.6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.06 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
196 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
196 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2226 mi
Range
412 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2226 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
22.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6c
Emission Standard
Euro 4
45 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
