The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
69.3
81.9
71.9 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
58.6 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
106.3
178.7
168.8 in
Length
178.7 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.01 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 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
78 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
36 mpg
city
76 mpg
49 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
56.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 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