The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 37,200

€ 30,300

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI BMT
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
9.6 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
142 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
13.38 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
42 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
No data
Range
503 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
29 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
250 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
354 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L