2020 Toyota Prius 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
9.6s
- XLE AWD-e, 121 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 18 of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 18 of 22 hatchbacks (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE AWD-e | 1.8L 4-cyl | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | 3,220 lb | 75 | 26.6 | 9.6 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $29,375 |
| L Eco FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | 3,010 lb | 80 | 24.9 | 9.8 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $24,325 |
| LE FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | 3,040 lb | 80 | 25.1 | 9.8 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $25,535 |
| XLE FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | 3,075 lb | 79 | 25.4 | 9.9 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $28,375 |
| Limited FWD | 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | 3,075 lb | 79 | 25.4 | 9.9 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $32,500 |
| LE AWD-e | 1.8L 4-cyl | 121 hp | 105 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $26,935 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid | 4 | 121 hp | L Eco FWD | $24,325 | Base | $686 | Base |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 2 | 121 hp | LE AWD-e | $26,935 | +$2,610 | $768 | +$82 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 6 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 6 | L Eco FWD | $24,325 | 9.6 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the L Eco FWD ($24,325).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIAT 500L | Lounge FWD | 6-speed automatic | $24,645 | 8.5 s |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1.4T TSI Auto FWD | 8-speed automatic | $23,995 | 7.7 s |
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | SE FWD | 6-speed DCT | $25,150 | 8.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the L Eco FWD: 121 hp, 56 mpg, $24,325. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Blue FWD | 139 hp | 58 mpg | $23,200 | 8.7 s |
Prius by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Toyota Camry: 3.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Toyota Camry.
| Measure | 2020 Toyota Prius | 2020 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | XLE AWD-e | TRD FWD |
| 0-60 | 9.6 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 301 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,220 lb | 3,572 lb |
| hp per ton | 75 | 169 |
| lb per hp | 26.6 | 11.9 |
| MSRP | $29,375 | $31,170 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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