Honda Civic Si vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Si · Honda Prelude
- Length184.0 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase107.7 in
- Curb weight2,952 lb – 2,961 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Prelude is 6.0 in shorter (184.0 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 1.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Si is 3.7 in taller (55.5 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Si has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 42 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Civic Si is 3.7 in taller (55.5 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Si has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Honda Prelude is 6.0 in shorter (184.0 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 1.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 42 lb heavier (2,957 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Si · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Si | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.0 in | 178.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 51.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 101.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,957 lb | 2,998 lb | 42 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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