The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 37,200
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 23,800
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 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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.7 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
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)
*CFF*
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

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

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
34 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In 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).
No data
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
0 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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