2024 BMW 230 vs. 2024 Toyota Prius Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW 230

2024 BMW
230

MSRP*: $38,800 to $40,800
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2024 Toyota
Prius

MSRP*: $27,950 to $36,365
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 49 - 57 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 35 MPG 50 - 56 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 194-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 196-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 194 - 196 hp
Exterior Length 179.0 in 181.1 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.2 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 32.2 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 35.0 in
Front 38.0 in
Rear 36.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Prius than the BMW 230, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 230 and the Toyota Prius in the front seats.

Convenience
With the Toyota Prius you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the BMW 230, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW 230 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Prius.

Dimensions
Since the BMW 230 is much wider than the Toyota Prius, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the BMW 230 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Prius.

Handling
The BMW 230 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Prius, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW 230 is somewhat more powerful than the Toyota Prius.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the BMW 230 does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Toyota Prius.

Utility
The BMW 230 has less seating than the Toyota Prius, making the Toyota Prius the better choice if you need to chauffeur many passengers.