Subaru WRX vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Toyota Prius
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Prius — Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,045 lb | — |
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