Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length178.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.1 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 179.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb | — | — |
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