Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Toyota Prius
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,502 lb – 2,524 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Toyota Prius width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 8.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 169.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 252 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 252 lb heavier (2,513 lb vs 2,765 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 8.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 169.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in narrower (66.9 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 169.6 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 66.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,513 lb | 2,765 lb | 252 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.