Honda Civic vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Honda Insight
- Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Honda Insight width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 183.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 204 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,039 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 204 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,039 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 183.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.1 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Honda Insight
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Honda Insight | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 183.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 71.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 106.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,835 lb | 3,039 lb | 204 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).
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