Spec Sizes

Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Volkswagen Jetta

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.6 in
  • Height58.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,042 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.7 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 3.7 in shorter (175.6 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 190 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,232 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 190 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,232 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Prius is 3.7 in shorter (175.6 in vs 179.3 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length175.6 in179.3 in3.7 in
Width68.7 in70.1 in1.4 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in4.8 in
Curb weight3,042 lb3,232 lb190 lb

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