The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 35,600
€ 36,600
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 BMW 130i is 9.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.7
68.7
80.5
68.8 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104.7
166.9
106.3
176.4
166.9 in
Length
176.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
General
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
E87
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.67 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
112 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
112 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
388 mi
Range
1332 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
1332 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
39.8 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
39.8 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft






















