The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (12 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 34,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 9.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
58.7
68.7
80.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
68.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
176.4
104.7
166.9
176.4 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
XW3
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 130i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
134 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 130i
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24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
24.68 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
112 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
1332 mi
Range
388 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
1332 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
39.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
79 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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