The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,500
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19) Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
€ 32,000
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 TSI BMT is 10 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
69.3
81.9
71.7 in
Width
69.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
106.3
178.7
168.7 in
Length
178.7 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.62 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full 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 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 Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26 mpg
city
71 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
64.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft