Toyota Prius vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Toyota Corolla
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 275 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 275 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,767 lb | 275 lb |
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