Honda Civic vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Audi A5
- 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
- Audi A5 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A5 is 0.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 54.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 988 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,814 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 988 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,814 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.5 in taller (55.7 in vs 54.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A5 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A5 — Audi A5 is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 54.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 3,814 lb | 988 lb |
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