Honda Civic vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Acura RSX
- Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RSX is 6.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Acura RSX is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 48 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Acura RSX is 6.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 172.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 48 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,787 lb)
- Width: Acura RSX is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 54.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 172.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 54.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 101.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,835 lb | 2,787 lb | 48 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).
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