Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length175.6 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.4 in shorter (175.6 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 60 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,102 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.4 in shorter (175.6 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 60 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,102 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 181.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,102 lb | 60 lb |
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