Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.1 in shorter (182.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 13 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.1 in shorter (182.8 in vs 178.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 13 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 178.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 3,045 lb | 13 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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