Eukaryotic cells are generally much larger than bacterial cells.

Here's why:

* Eukaryotic cells have a complex internal structure with membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, etc. These structures take up significant space within the cell.

* Bacterial cells are simpler, lacking membrane-bound organelles. They have a single circular chromosome located in a region called the nucleoid.

Typical size ranges:

* Eukaryotic cells: 10-100 micrometers in diameter

* Bacterial cells: 0.5-10 micrometers in diameter

So, you can see that eukaryotic cells are significantly larger than bacterial cells.