The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 25,800
€ 23,800
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 is 7.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
58.5
71.2
79.6
58.7
68.7
79.9
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
175.6
168.4 in
Length
175.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.95 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
633 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
111 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).
73.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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
