Honda Civic vs Dodge Neon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Dodge Neon

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • Width69.0 in
  • Dodge Neon width67.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Neon is 4.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.4 in)
  • Width: Dodge Neon is 1.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.4 in)
  • Height: Dodge Neon is 0.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic is 232 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,604 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda Civic is 232 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,604 lb)
  2. Length: Dodge Neon is 4.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.4 in)
  3. Width: Dodge Neon is 1.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.0 in)
  5. Height: Dodge Neon is 0.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Dodge Neon
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicDodge NeonDifference
Length178.7 in174.4 in4.3 in
Width69.0 in67.4 in1.6 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in0.3 in
Wheelbase104.2 in105.0 in0.8 in
Ground clearance5.8 in——
Curb weight2,835 lb2,604 lb232 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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