Spec Sizes

Toyota Prius vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.8 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: essentially the same

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  2. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length178.7 in178.8 in0.2 in
Width69.3 in70.0 in0.7 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in0.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.0 in5.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,045 lb3,042 lb4 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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