Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Toyota Prius
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.1 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,670 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Toyota Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 290 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,890 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 290 lb heavier (2,600 lb vs 2,890 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (178.3 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (58.3 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 175.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,600 lb | 2,890 lb | 290 lb |
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