Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Toyota Prius

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.2 in
  • Height55.1 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Toyota Prius width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in shorter (172.2 in vs 169.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 35 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,765 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in taller (55.1 in vs 57.6 in)
  2. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in shorter (172.2 in vs 169.6 in)
  4. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 35 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,765 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Acura RSX has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 100.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXToyota PriusDifference
Length172.2 in169.6 in2.6 in
Width67.9 in66.7 in1.2 in
Height55.1 in57.6 in2.5 in
Wheelbase101.2 in100.4 in0.8 in
Curb weight2,731 lb2,765 lb35 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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