Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Toyota Prius
- Length182.3 in – 182.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in shorter (182.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 85 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in shorter (182.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.4 in | 180.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,030 lb | 3,115 lb | 85 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.3 in – 182.5 in).
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.