Volkswagen Jetta vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Toyota Prius
- Length182.2 in – 183.4 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,930 lb – 3,208 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 46 lb heavier (3,069 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.1 in taller (56.9 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 46 lb heavier (3,069 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.8 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 | 180.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 58.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,069 lb | 3,115 lb | 46 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.4 in).
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