The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 21,900

€ 28,500

€ 21,900
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 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
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.32 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
31 mpg
city
76 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
551 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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