Honda Civic vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Acura ILX
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 0.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 181.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.1 in taller (55.7 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 267 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 267 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,093 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 0.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 181.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 181.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 3,093 lb | 267 lb |
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