The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 37,600
€ 35,400
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
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
170.4
182.9 in
Length
170.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %
General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
XW5
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 120d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
101 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
235 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
2672 mi
Range
828 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
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).
80.3 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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


















