Prius Prime F/R Weight Distribution

Been Curious about the Prime Weight Distribution since the heavy battery is under the Rear Seat. Finally found Published Front to Rear Weight Distribution. (56/44%)

I thought it would be a little more rear weight Bias. Then again it is a Front Driver…

Motor Trend Comparison Link: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-toyota-prius-prime-vs-tesla-model-3-highland-standard-range-comparison-test-review/

 

Motor Trend Review of Prius Limited
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-toyota-prius-limited-first-test-review/

Motor Trend List Prius Limited FWD F/R Weight Distribution as 60/40% (3211 Lbs)

Motor Trend List Prime XSE Premium FWD F/R Weight Distribution as 56/44% (3567 Lbs).

Weight Delta approx. 356 Lbs. mostly attributed to Larger Battery, but some to additional optional Equipment like Power Hatch…etc.

FWD Prius Limited vs FWD Prius Prime
Dynamically the Prime Should be a better Handling Car due to better F/R weight distribution. Battery is also Lower underneath the car vs in the car (below Seat) so Center of Gravity is better.

… lighter Car has a lot of Handling Advantages as well.