The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 37,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 21,900
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 is 14.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
69.3
82.1
71.2 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
106.3
182.9
168.4 in
Length
182.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.44 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
129 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
31 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
19 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
875 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