The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 26,900

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
70.5
82.3
71.2 in
Width
70.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.58 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
E210
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
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21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
45 mpg
city
74 mpg
59 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
810 mi
Toyota Corolla 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29 cu ft