Honda Civic vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Insight
- Length165.7 in – 175.4 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,441 lb – 2,782 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 15.5 in shorter (170.6 in vs 155.1 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 0.4 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 2.6 in taller (55.9 in vs 53.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 94.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 699 lb heavier (2,612 lb vs 1,913 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 699 lb heavier (2,612 lb vs 1,913 lb)
- Length: Honda Insight is 15.5 in shorter (170.6 in vs 155.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 94.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 2.6 in taller (55.9 in vs 53.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 0.4 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 15.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.6 in | 155.1 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 53.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 94.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,612 lb | 1,913 lb | 699 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.7 in – 175.4 in).
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