Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height57.4 in – 57.5 in
  • Wheelbase101.5 in
  • Curb weight3,160 lb – 3,308 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in – 70.1 in
  • Toyota Prius width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 4.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 344 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,890 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 344 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 2,890 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (69.7 in vs 67.9 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Prius is 4.3 in shorter (179.3 in vs 175.0 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Prius is 0.6 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaToyota PriusDifference
Length179.3 in175.0 in4.3 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in1.8 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in0.6 in
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in4.8 in
Curb weight3,234 lb2,890 lb344 lb

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