The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

€ 27,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 36,600
 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 is 8 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
68.7
80.5
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
106.3
176.4
168.4 in
Length
176.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
16
Generation
XW3
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
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)
*CPL*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
112 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
1332 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
39.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft