Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length172.3 in – 173.6 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in
- Curb weight2,892 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Toyota Prius width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 169.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 318 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,765 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 318 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,765 lb)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.3 in shorter (172.9 in vs 169.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (98.9 in vs 100.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.9 in | 169.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 66.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in | 100.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,765 lb | 318 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 173.6 in).
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