Honda Civic vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Acura ILX
- Length176.9 in – 182.8 in
- Height54.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,739 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 247 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura ILX is 247 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,122 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 182.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 3,122 lb | 247 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 182.8 in).
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