Honda Civic vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · MINI Cooper
- 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
- MINI Cooper width66.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 27.5 in shorter (170.6 in vs 143.1 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 97.1 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 27.5 in shorter (170.6 in vs 143.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 97.1 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 0.6 in narrower (67.1 in vs 66.5 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 27.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.6 in | 143.1 in | 27.5 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 66.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 97.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,612 lb | 2,612 lb | 1 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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