Honda Civic Type R vs Nissan 370Z Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Nissan 370Z
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Nissan 370Z width72.6 in – 73.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 10.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Nissan 370Z is 0.8 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 52.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 309 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,426 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 309 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,426 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 52.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 10.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 100.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Nissan 370Z
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Nissan 370Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 168.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 52.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,426 lb | 309 lb |
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