The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 28,500
€ 20,600
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 New Beetle 2.0 is 16.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
69.3
81.9
67.8 in
Width
69.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
106.3
178.7
162.6 in
Length
178.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.63 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
9C
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
71 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
18 mpg
city
76 mpg
33 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
364 mi
Range
810 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
810 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
62.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
62.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
