Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Toyota Prius

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.5 in
  • Toyota Prius width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 135 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,890 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 135 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 2,890 lb)
  3. Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in shorter (173.8 in vs 175.0 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaToyota PriusDifference
Length173.8 in175.0 in1.2 in
Width67.6 in67.9 in0.3 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in0.5 in
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in6.9 in
Curb weight3,025 lb2,890 lb135 lb

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