The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 36,600

€ 25,200

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 10 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
58.7
68.7
80.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
56.3 in
106.3
176.4
104.7
166.4
176.4 in
Length
166.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.01 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
XW3
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1332 mi
Range
414 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
750 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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