Acura RSX vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 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
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Toyota Prius width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 7.6 in shorter (172.4 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 1.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.9 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 328 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 328 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.9 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 7.6 in shorter (172.4 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 RSXAcura RSX is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSXAcura RSX is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSXBased on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXToyota PriusDifference
Length172.4 in180.0 in7.6 in
Width67.9 in69.3 in1.4 in
Height54.9 in58.0 in3.1 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in5.1 in
Curb weight2,787 lb3,115 lb328 lb

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

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