2023 Toyota Prius vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2023 Toyota Prius is an additional 31.7 cm longer than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf measures just 0.7 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Prius, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! The 2024 Volkswagen Golf gains 6.3 cm in height over the 2023 Toyota Prius, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2023 Toyota Prius offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm (+31.7)
428.2 cm
Height
142 cm
148.3 cm (+6.3)
Body width
178.2 cm
178.9 cm (+0.7)
Width including mirrors
N/A
207.3 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
275 cm (+13)
262 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+0.5)
7.7 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
N/A
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
N/A
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
7.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is the standout hatchback here, offering a generous 97 L (VDA) more than its rival.
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.
284 L
381 L (+97)
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.
674 L
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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
381 L
38 L more 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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2023 Toyota Prius and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2023 Toyota Prius and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf are each configured for 5 passengers. The 2023 Toyota Prius is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.6 m margin. At 238 kg lighter, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.1 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+238)
1,307 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,307 kg
54 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 Hatchback
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2024 Volkswagen Golf fit in a standard parking space?
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
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Volkswagen 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.