Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.7 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 180.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,044 lb | 2 lb |
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