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2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2023 Toyota Prius

Side view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Side view of the 2023 Toyota Prius

Ford F‑150 Lightning

2022

Toyota Prius

2023

Select unit of measurement:

Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Toyota Prius?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is over 131.2 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Prius, which is an enormous difference in length. If you have a narrow garage, take note as the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is 25 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Prius, which could make for a tighter squeeze. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning standing 56.9 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning clears an additional 7.6 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2023 Toyota Prius. Side-by-side, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2023 Toyota Prius, with 94.6 cm between them.

Measurements

Length

591.1 cm (+131.2)

459.9 cm

Height

198.9 cm (+56.9)

142 cm

Body width

203.2 cm (+25)

178.2 cm

Width including mirrors

243.8 cm

N/A

Ground clearance

21.3 cm (+7.6)

13.7 cm

Wheelbase

369.6 cm (+94.6)

275 cm

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

12 m² (+3.8)

8.2 m²

How each car compares with its class average

Length

591.1 cm

48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup

459.9 cm

44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback

Height

198.9 cm

12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup

142 cm

5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback

Body width

203.2 cm

8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup

178.2 cm

1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback

Width including mirrors

243.8 cm

20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup

N/A

Ground clearance

21.3 cm

1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup

13.7 cm

0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback

Wheelbase

369.6 cm

38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup

275 cm

15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

Footprint

DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.

12 m²

1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup

8.2 m²

0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback

Front view

Front view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Front view of the 2023 Toyota Prius

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

This isn't just a win; it's a blowout. With the seats up, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning provides 821 L (SAE) more room in the trunk for your belongings. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning provides a typical 1,495 L for the pickup segment for cargo space with the seats down.

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.

1,495 L (+821)

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.

1,495 L

N/A

Frunk capacity

400 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.

252.9 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.

124.5 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.

1,495 L

58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup

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.

1,495 L

32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup

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.

+1%

SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup

Rear view

Rear view of the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Rear view of the 2023 Toyota Prius

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, the 2023 Toyota Prius should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and the 2023 Toyota Prius are each configured for 5 passengers. The 2023 Toyota Prius is in a different league of agility, requiring a massive 4.1 m less space to turn than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2023 Toyota Prius is a featherweight compared to the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which carries a huge 1,183 kg of additional weight.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

14.6 m (+4.1)

10.5 m

Curb weight

2,728 kg (+1,183)

1,545 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

14.6 m

1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup

10.5 m

0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback

Curb weight

2,728 kg

477 kg heavier than the average Pickup

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.

-12%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup

-4%

Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

Parking

Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Toyota Prius fit in a standard parking space?

2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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.

Too large

For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.

Body side clearance

35.5 cm

Length over bay

42 cm

Overall length. Primary constraint.

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.

OK

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

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Ford and Toyota documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.