Toyota Prius vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.0 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,220 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 186 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 186 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,929 lb)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (58.0 in vs 57.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 185.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 2,929 lb | 186 lb |
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