2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2023 Toyota Prius?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is only 3.8 cm shorter than the 2023 Toyota Prius, so from a pure length perspective, the two vehicles are pretty evenly matched. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2023 Toyota Prius adding only 3 cm to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus’s profile. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is 8.7 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2023 Toyota Prius. The extra 4.2 cm of clearance helps the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2023 Toyota Prius features a 9.9 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
459.9 cm (+3.8)
Height
150.7 cm (+8.7)
142 cm
Body width
175.2 cm
178.2 cm (+3)
Ground clearance
17.9 cm (+4.2)
13.7 cm
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
275 cm (+9.9)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
8.2 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
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
For storage space with the seats up, there's no contest here; the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus effectively provides several moving boxes of extra storage compared to the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers 1,050 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, which is way above average for sedan.
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.
521 L (+237)
284 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,050 L
N/A
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.
N/A
674 L
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.
154.8 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.
88.4 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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
N/A
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus trades the extra access points of the 2023 Toyota Prius for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. In terms of seating capacity, the 2023 Toyota Prius matches the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus holding a slim 0.4 m turning circle advantage. At 445 kg lighter, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
10.5 m (+0.4)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
1,545 kg (+445)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2023 Toyota Prius fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 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
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Volkswagen 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.