Honda Civic Type R vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Acura ILX
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,121 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 2.8 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 3.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Acura ILX is 3.3 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.6 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 2.8 in shorter (179.4 in vs 182.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 182.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,121 lb | 3,122 lb | 1 lb |
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