The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 14.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
69.3
82.1
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
106.3
182.9
168.8 in
Length
182.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.14 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
983 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft