The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 37,600

€ 27,000
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, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
106.3
182.9
168.7 in
Length
182.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.02 %

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

6-speed manual 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 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
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 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
41 mpg
combined
196 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
196 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
34 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
600 mi
Range
2226 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
2226 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
108 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).
22.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
22.7 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
45 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
904 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