Honda Civic vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Civic Type R
- 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
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.5 in shorter (179.9 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 3.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 243 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 243 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,117 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 3.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.9 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.5 in shorter (179.9 in vs 179.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 179.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 3,117 lb | 243 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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