Honda Civic Type R vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,121 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Honda Civic width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (179.4 in vs 177.9 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 3.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 198 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,923 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 198 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,923 lb)
  2. Width: Honda Civic is 3.1 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  3. Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (179.4 in vs 177.9 in)
  4. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CivicHonda Civic is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CivicHonda Civic is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CivicBased on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RHonda CivicDifference
Length179.4 in177.9 in1.5 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in3.1 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight3,121 lb2,923 lb198 lb

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