The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 30,100

€ 37,600

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 14.1 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.9
69.3
82.1
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
100
168.7
106.3
182.9
168.7 in
Length
182.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.79 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUL*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
142 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
235 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
518 mi
Range
2672 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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).
19 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
829 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