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2022 MINI Hardtop vs. 2022 Toyota Prius Prime Review

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2022 MINI
Hardtop

MSRP*: $22,900 to $32,900
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2022 Toyota
Prius Prime

MSRP*: $28,770 to $34,550
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Invoice* $19,000 to $30,470 $27,090 to $32,639
MPG - City 25 - 29 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 34 - 38 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 134-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 189-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 121-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 134 - 228 hp 121 hp
Exterior Length 152.2 - 159.1 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 68.0 in 69.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 30.8 - 32.3 in
Front 43.2 in
Rear 33.4 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 40.3 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.5 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in
Basic Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles

*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 Prime than the MINI Hardtop, due to its greater head- and legroom. Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the MINI Hardtop, drivers may find the Toyota Prius Prime a little roomier and somewhat more comfortable.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the MINI Hardtop will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Prius Prime. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The MINI Hardtop carries a much lower Destination Charge than the Toyota Prius Prime.

Dimensions
The MINI Hardtop is a little narrower than the Toyota Prius Prime, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the MINI Hardtop, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Prius Prime.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the MINI Hardtop has a much more powerful engine than the Toyota Prius Prime. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

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

Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the MINI Hardtop than that of the Toyota Prius Prime.