Toyota Prius Specs

Since 2001 the Prius has grown 11.4″ in length and gained 514 lb: weight rose 19%, length only 7%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 5 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Toyota Prius is 181.1″ long, 70.1″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 108.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,280 lb. At 15.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota Prius generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2004, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 2001–2003 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2010: 275 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2024, is 2.4″ longer and 216 lb heavier than the 2016–2023 one.

FIG.01·Toyota Prius dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2003169.7″66.9″57.9″100.4″2,767 lb
2004–2009175.6″68.1″58.3″106.3″2,767 lb
2010–2015175.6″68.9″58.3″106.7″3,042 lb
2016–2023178.7″69.3″57.9″106.3″3,064 lb
2024–2026181.1″70.1″55.9″108.3″3,280 lb
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Prius year by year

FIG.02·Toyota Prius dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026181.1″70.1″108.3″3,280 lb2
2025181.1″70.1″108.3″3,280 lb2
2024181.1″70.1″108.3″3,280 lb2
2023179.9″69.7″107.5″3,232 lb2
2022178.7″69.3″106.3″3,214 lb2
2021178.7″69.3″106.3″3,214 lb2
2020178.7″69.3″106.3″3,214 lb2
2019178.7″69.3″106.3″3,214 lb2
2018178.7″69.3″106.3″3,064 lb1
2017178.7″69.3″106.3″3,064 lb1
2016178.7″69.3″106.3″3,064 lb1
2015175.6″68.9″106.3″3,104 lb2
2014175.6″68.9″106.3″3,131 lb2
2013175.6″68.9″106.7″3,104 lb2
2012175.6″68.9″106.7″3,042 lb1
2011175.6″68.9″106.7″3,042 lb1
2010175.6″68.9″106.7″3,042 lb1
2009175.6″68.1″106.3″2,943 lb1
2008175.6″68.1″106.3″2,943 lb1
2007175.6″68.1″106.3″2,943 lb1
2006175.6″68.1″106.3″2,943 lb1
2005175.6″68.1″106.3″2,943 lb1
2004175.6″68.1″106.3″2,767 lb1
2003169.7″66.9″100.4″2,767 lb1
2002169.7″66.9″100.4″2,767 lb1
2001169.7″66.9″100.4″2,767 lb1
ROWS 26·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Prius on the used market

In 3,465 Prius listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2010–2015 car is the most common: 1,753 of them (51%), at an average asking price of $7,639. The current 2024–2026 car averages $29,775. ForCar visitors have decoded 477 Prius VINs; the most checked model years are 2013, 2010 and 2012.

FIG.05·Toyota Prius generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2024–2026983%$29,77526,124 mi
2016–202348314%$16,481102,379 mi
2010–20151,75351%$7,639148,631 mi
2004–20091,08131%$4,566174,067 mi
2001–2003501%$3,997162,708 mi
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Prius fit

FIG.02·Toyota Prius — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Toyota Prius against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,063 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width70.1″71.7″−1.6″
Wheelbase108.3″105.9″+2.4″
Curb weight3,280 lb3,490 lb−210 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Prius against its rivals

Next to the Hyundai Elantra, Infiniti Q50 and Nissan Kicks, the Prius is the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Toyota Prius against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota Prius (this car)2026181.1″70.1″3,280 lb
Hyundai Elantra2026185.4″71.7″2,846 lb
Infiniti Q502024189″71.7″3,955 lb
Nissan Kicks2026172″70.9″3,082 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Prius bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Prius are the same size and weight.

Which Prius years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2024. Model years inside each range, such as 2024–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Prius or the Hyundai Elantra?

The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is 4.3″ longer and 434 lb lighter than the 2026 Prius.

How much does a used Prius cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,997 for the 2001–2003 car to $29,775 for the 2024–2026 one, across 3,465 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 26 Prius model years, 2001 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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