The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 24,200

€ 28,500

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 10.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.9
69.3
81.9
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
178.7
168.4 in
Length
178.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.94 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
37 mpg
city
71 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
645 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 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).
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).
64.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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