Honda Civic vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Insight
- Length177.3 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Honda Insight width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 6.1 in shorter (178.4 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Insight is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 124 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,755 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 124 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 2,755 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 100.4 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 6.1 in shorter (178.4 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Honda Insight is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 6.1 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 | 178.4 in | 172.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 100.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,878 lb | 2,755 lb | 124 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 179.4 in).
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