Two Hatchbacks with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, starting price, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $3,620 difference in the base MSRP. The 2015 Toyota Prius has a higher starting price than the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. Also, the 2016 Beetle has a more powerful engine than the 2015 Prius, and it gets 23 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the Prius seats one more passenger than the Beetle. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and height.