Spec Sizes

Toyota Prius vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Acura ILX

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 3.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.9 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 48 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,093 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
  2. Height: Toyota Prius is 2.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.6 in)
  3. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.6 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Prius is 3.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 181.9 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 48 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,093 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusAcura ILXDifference
Length178.7 in181.9 in3.2 in
Width69.3 in70.6 in1.3 in
Height58.1 in55.6 in2.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.0 in5.3 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,045 lb3,093 lb48 lb

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