The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (17 - 19)
€ 29,400

€ 28,500

€ 29,400
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 11.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
69.3
81.9
68.8 in
Width
69.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
178.7
166.9 in
Length
178.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
E87
Generation
XW5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 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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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
69 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
499 mi
Range
786 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
786 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
64.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
249 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