The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 37,600

€ 24,500
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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.9
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
99.4
168.8
106.3
182.9
168.8 in
Length
182.9 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
15.09 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 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)
*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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
633 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
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).
19 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
963 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