Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- 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 | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 175.6 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,042 lb | 2 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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