The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 37,200

€ 26,700

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 14.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.9
69.3
82.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
182.9
99.9
168.4
182.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.7 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
XW5
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
32 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
468 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
No data
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).
138.2 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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