2024 BMW
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2024 Toyota
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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 |
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| 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.
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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 230 as you will with the Toyota Prius, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
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.