Acura RSX vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 vs 2022 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
  • Height54.7 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,778 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Toyota Prius width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 7.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 1.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in taller (54.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 366 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 366 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in taller (54.7 in vs 58.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Length: Acura RSX is 7.8 in shorter (172.2 in vs 180.0 in)
  5. Width: Acura RSX is 1.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXToyota PriusDifference
Length172.2 in180.0 in7.8 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in1.4 in
Height54.7 in58.0 in3.3 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in5.1 in
Curb weight2,750 lb3,115 lb366 lb

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