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Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (2002 - 2017): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Toyota Prius ground clearance is between 4.9 to 5.7 inches as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

The 2017 Toyota Prius with the v Liftback Two trim has the highest ground clearance of 5.7 inches while the 2006 Toyota Prius with the Liftback trim has the lowest ground clearance of 4.9 inches.

Check out the Ground Clearance specifications for other makes and models.

2017 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2017 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.7 inches.

2017 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
2017 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
2016 Toyota Prius
2016 Toyota Prius

2016 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2016 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.7 inches.

2016 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
2016 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm

2015 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2015 Toyota Prius ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.7 inches.

2015 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
2015 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Persona Series 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 5.3 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
2015 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
2015 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Persona Series 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm

2014 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2014 Toyota Prius ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.7 inches.

2014 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.7 in
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
2014 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 5.3 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 5.3 in
2014 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
2014 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD 14 cm

2013 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2013 Toyota Prius ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.7 inches.

2013 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Transmission | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Transmission | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.3 in
2013 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Persona Series 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 5.3 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.3 in
2013 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Transmission | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Transmission | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
2013 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Persona Series 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm

2012 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2012 Toyota Prius ground clearance is between 5.3 inches and 5.7 inches.

2012 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
v Liftback V 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.7 in
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT | FWD 5.3 in
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.5 in
2012 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 5.5 in
2012 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
v Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
v Liftback V 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Advanced 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
2012 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric) Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | FWD 14 cm

2011 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2011 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.5 inches.

2011 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
2011 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm

2010 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2010 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.5 inches.

2010 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.5 in
2010 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Two 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Three 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Four 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback Five 1.8L | Hybrid | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.8L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm

2009 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2009 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2009 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
2009 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm

2008 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2008 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2008 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
2008 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm

2007 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2007 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 5.6 inches.

2007 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 5.6 in
2007 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback Touring 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 14 cm

2006 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2006 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2006 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 4.9 in
2006 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 12 cm

2005 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2005 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2005 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 4.9 in
2005 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 12 cm

2004 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2004 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2004 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 4.9 in
2004 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Liftback 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 12 cm

2003 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2003 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2003 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Sedan 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 4.9 in
2003 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Sedan 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 12 cm

2002 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance

The 2002 Toyota Prius ground clearance is 4.9 inches.

2002 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Imperial)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Sedan 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 4.9 in
2002 Toyota Prius Ground Clearance (Metric)
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Min. Ground Clearance
Sedan 1.5L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT Auto | FWD 12 cm
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