Honda Civic vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Insight
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 20.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 155.1 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 53.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 94.5 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 836 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 1,913 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 836 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 1,913 lb)
- Length: Honda Insight is 20.7 in shorter (175.8 in vs 155.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 94.5 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 1.7 in taller (55.0 in vs 53.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 20.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 155.1 in | 20.7 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 53.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 94.5 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 1,913 lb | 836 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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