2024 Toyota Prius Prime 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.6s
- SE FWD, 220 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 11 of 17 hatchbacks (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 11 of 17 hatchbacks (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $32,975 |
| XSE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,516 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $36,225 |
| XSE Premium FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 220 hp | 139 lb-ft | 3,571 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.6 sTested | CVT | FWD | $39,670 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 3 | 220 hp | SE FWD | $32,975 | Base | $645 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 3 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 3 | SE FWD | $32,975 | 6.6 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the SE FWD ($32,975).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 Carbon Turbo Auto AWD | 6-speed automatic | $32,950 | N/A |
| MINI Cooper Clubman | Clubman Cooper S FWD | 7-speed DCT | $34,050 | 6.9 s |
| Volkswagen Golf R | Hatchback AWD | 7-speed automatic | $45,665 | 4.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SE FWD: 220 hp, 52 mpg, $32,975. Other makes, hatchbacks, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Prius Prime by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime: 2.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Toyota Prius Prime.
| Measure | 2024 Toyota Prius Prime | 2024 FIAT 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SE FWD | (RED) Edition FWD |
| 0-60 | 6.6 s | 9.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 220 hp | 117 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 2,952 lb |
| hp per ton | 127 | 79 |
| lb per hp | 15.7 | 25.2 |
| MSRP | $32,975 | $32,500 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree