The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,600

€ 30,100

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
57.9
69.3
82.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
182.9
105.9
170.2
182.9 in
Length
170.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.4 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
XW5
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
101 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
2672 mi
Range
557 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
19 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).
109.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft