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 10.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.13 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
78 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
44 mpg
city
76 mpg
57 mpg
highway
81 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
