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Cooper SE vs Prius Prime

Mini · Toyota

1/4 Mile winner
Prius Prime
Beats the Cooper SE by 0.08s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Prius Prime beats the Cooper SE by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Prius Prime thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
218 hp
220 hp
0–100 km/h
6.7s
6.7s
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
Electric
2.0L,4-CYLINDER,WITH HYBRID SYSTEM
Fuel
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Torque
330 Nm
220 Nm
Price
$37,000
$31,100

Simulated race times

Distance
Cooper SE
Prius Prime
100 m
6.458s
6.500s
1/8 mile
9.724s
9.741s
1/4 mile
15.033s
14.949s
1 km
28.555s
27.983s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Prius Prime is $31,100 vs $37,000 for the Cooper SE — a $5,900 gap. Top speed: Prius Prime runs to 180 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Cooper SE. Drivetrain: Cooper SE is electric; Prius Prime runs on plug-in hybrid.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Cooper SE or the Prius Prime?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Prius Prime is faster, beating the Cooper SE by 0.08 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Cooper SE vs the Prius Prime?

The Cooper SE hits 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the Prius Prime does it in 6.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Cooper SE produces 218 hp; the Prius Prime produces 220 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Cooper SE tops out at 170 km/h, and the Prius Prime reaches 180 km/h.

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