Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length175.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,890 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 147 lb heavier (2,890 lb vs 3,037 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 147 lb heavier (2,890 lb vs 3,037 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 172.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 172.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,890 lb | 3,037 lb | 147 lb |
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