Honda Civic vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · MINI Cooper
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,954 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- MINI Cooper width66.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 29.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 146.6 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 2.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 97.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 153 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,618 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 29.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 146.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 8.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 97.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 153 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 2,618 lb)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 2.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 55.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 29.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 146.6 in | 29.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 97.1 in | 8.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,618 lb | 153 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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