2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2023 Toyota Prius?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV measures an extra 24.1 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV standing a substantial 22.6 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV sits 2.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Prius, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. The 2023 Toyota Prius will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 20.4 cm shorter between the axles than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV.
Measurements
Length
484 cm (+24.1)
459.9 cm
Height
164.6 cm (+22.6)
142 cm
Body width
187.3 cm (+9.1)
178.2 cm
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm (+2.6)
13.7 cm
Wheelbase
295.4 cm (+20.4)
275 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m² (+0.9)
8.2 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.1 m²
0.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV proves to be the more versatile choice for daily errands, offering 74 L (SAE) of additional trunk volume with the seats up over the 2023 Toyota Prius. With its seats down, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV has 1,620 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
748 L (+74)
674 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,620 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
217.6 L per m
N/A
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
116.2 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
748 L
9 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,620 L
251 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-11%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and the 2023 Toyota Prius have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 1.1 m turning circle difference means the 2023 Toyota Prius might clear a U-turn where the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV requires a bit more care.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1.1)
10.5 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,545 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
N/A
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV or 2023 Toyota Prius fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
2023 Toyota Prius parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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