2023 Toyota Prius vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
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
459.9 cm (+3.8)
456.1 cm
Height
142 cm
150.7 cm (+8.7)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm (+3)
175.2 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm (+9.9)
17.9 cm
Wheelbase
275 cm (+0.2)
265.1 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
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 below average for hatchback.
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
521 L (+237)
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.
N/A
1,050 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.
674 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.
N/A
154.8 L per m
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.
N/A
88.4 L per m²
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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
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
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m (+0.4)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+445)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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