Honda Civic vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Civic Type R
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (177.9 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 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 198 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,121 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 198 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,121 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 3.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 73.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.5 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 | 177.9 in | 179.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 73.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,121 lb | 198 lb |
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