Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Toyota Prius
- Length174.0 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase97.0 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Toyota Prius width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.4 in shorter (174.0 in vs 169.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 340 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 340 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 2,765 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.4 in shorter (174.0 in vs 169.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.0 in | 169.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 57.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in | 100.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,425 lb | 2,765 lb | 340 lb |
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