The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 27,300
€ 28,500
€ 27,300
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 BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
69.3
81.9
68.9 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
106.3
178.7
166.4 in
Length
178.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
General
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
E87
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
132 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
21 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
393 mi
Range
786 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
