The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 25,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 13 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
59
67.8
74.7
58.7
68.7
79.9
67.8 in
Width
68.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
59 in
Height
58.7 in
99
162.6
106.3
175.6
162.6 in
Length
175.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
13 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
9C
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BCA*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
482 mi
Range
717 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
73.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
