Spec Sizes

Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Toyota Prius

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Toyota Prius width68.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.6 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 242 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,042 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 242 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 3,042 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.6 in)
  4. Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.7 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 68.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaToyota PriusDifference
Length178.7 in175.6 in3.1 in
Width69.3 in68.7 in0.6 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in1.0 in
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in3.9 in
Curb weight2,800 lb3,042 lb242 lb

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