BMW i3 vs Toyota Prius Prime
Overview | |
Years produced2014-2021 | Years produced2017-2024 |
MSRP$42,400 | MSRP$28,220 |
Listings28 | Listings44 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)5.5 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity8.8 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway121 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.8 cu ft | Cargo Space19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2634 lbs | Curb Weight3365 lbs |
Height62.1 in | Height57.9 in |
Length157.8 in | Length182.9 in |
Width70.0 in | Width69.3 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload840 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2014-2021 | 2017-2024 |
MSRP | $42,400 | $28,220 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | With the 2021 Prius Prime, Toyota does what Toyota does best—packaging. The car comes with a good list of standard equipment and features while maintaining the range and efficiency qualities that plug-in hybrid shoppers are looking for. But a hard-to-use infotainment system and slow acceleration eat into the ownership experience as the market gets increasingly more competitive. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 168 hp Electric | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 121 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 2 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 1.8L 121 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 5.5 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 2 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 8.8 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 121 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.8 cu ft | 19.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | 3365 lbs |
Height | 62.1 in | 57.9 in |
Length | 157.8 in | 182.9 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 840 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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