Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Toyota Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 173 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,890 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 173 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,890 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 6.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (57.6 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 175.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,890 lb | 173 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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