The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,800
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
68.7
79.9
71.7 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
106.3
175.6
168.7 in
Length
175.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.92 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
XW3
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 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
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 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 Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
73.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft