The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,200
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)
106.3
182.9
168.4 in
Length
182.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.98 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
43 mpg
city
No data
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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