Honda Civic Type R vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Subaru WRX
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 2.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 299 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 299 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 2.0 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.4 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 183.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 71.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,416 lb | 299 lb |
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