The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 23,800
€ 28,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 26.2 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1486
1808
2021
1470
1760
2080
1808 mm
Width
1760 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2080 mm
1486 mm
Height
1470 mm
2537
4278
2700
4540
4278 mm
Length
4540 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
33 kg
2.28 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
142 NM
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
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
12.08 kg/bhp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
86 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
86 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
41 mpg
city
91 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
633 mi
Range
810 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
810 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).
62.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
75 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
340 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
501 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1633 L
