Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Toyota Prius
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Toyota Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 255 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,890 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 255 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 2,890 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 106.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 2,890 lb | 255 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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