Spec Sizes

Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.3 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.1 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 206 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,032 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 206 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 3,032 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 68.5 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 5.1 in shorter (182.3 in vs 177.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length182.3 in177.3 in5.1 in
Width70.8 in68.5 in2.3 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in2.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in104.1 in2.2 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,826 lb3,032 lb206 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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