Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,836 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 43 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Prius is 5.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 176.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 5.8 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
- More ground clearanceToyota Prius — Toyota Prius has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 176.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,042 lb | 43 lb |
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