The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (16 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 28,200
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 26.2 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1486
1808
2021
1470
1760
2080
1808 mm
Width
1760 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2080 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2700
4540
4278 mm
Length
4540 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.14 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
120 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
142 NM
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
94 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
94 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
52 mpg
city
91 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
97 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
759 mi
Range
890 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
890 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
56.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
56.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
70 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
501 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1633 L
