Spec Sizes

Acura RSX vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Honda Civic

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Honda Civic width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 11.6 in shorter (172.4 in vs 184.0 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 55.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 107.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 190 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 2,977 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 190 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 2,977 lb)
  2. Length: Acura RSX is 11.6 in shorter (172.4 in vs 184.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 107.7 in)
  4. Width: Acura RSX is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
  5. Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (54.9 in vs 55.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXHonda CivicDifference
Length172.4 in184.0 in11.6 in
Width67.9 in70.9 in3.0 in
Height54.9 in55.7 in0.8 in
Wheelbase101.2 in107.7 in6.5 in
Curb weight2,787 lb2,977 lb190 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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