Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Subaru BRZ Dimensions & Size Comparison

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

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
  • Subaru BRZ width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru BRZ is 12.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru BRZ is 4.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 69.9 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 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 323 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,798 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 323 lb heavier (3,121 lb vs 2,798 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 52.0 in)
  3. Length: Subaru BRZ is 12.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 166.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru BRZ is 4.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 69.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Subaru BRZ
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 4.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RSubaru BRZDifference
Length179.4 in166.7 in12.7 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in4.0 in
Height56.5 in52.0 in4.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in5.1 in
Ground clearance—4.9 in—
Curb weight3,121 lb2,798 lb323 lb

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