The current Toyota Prius C is 157.5″ long, 66.9″ wide, on a 100.4″ wheelbase, weighing 2,502 lb. At 13.1 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Toyota Prius C generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Toyota Prius C, 0 lb of it since 2012, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 57.1″ | 100.4″ | 2,502 lb |
Prius C year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 9 years on record for the Toyota Prius C. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 1 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2019 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2018 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2017 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2016 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2014 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2013 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 | |
| 2012 | 157.5″ | 66.9″ | 100.4″ | 1 |
Will a Prius C fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.1-foot Toyota Prius C it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Prius C clears the garage by 5.9 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.1 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.1 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 233 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 66.9″ | 66.9″ | +0.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 100.4″ | 96.5″ | +3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 2,502 lb | 2,568 lb | -66 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,502 lb the Toyota Prius C is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 9 measured model years for the Toyota Prius C between 2012 and 2020.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Toyota Prius C fits into 1 rows instead of 9. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Toyota Prius C.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Toyota Prius C?
157.5″ (13′ 1″) in its current generation, 66.9″ wide and 57.1″ tall.
How much does a Toyota Prius C weigh?
2,502 lb at the kerb.
Will a Prius C fit in a garage?
At 13.1 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Prius C got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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