The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 20,300
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
168.4 in
Length
176.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.52 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
134 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
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
24.68 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
46 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 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
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft