Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Subaru Impreza

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

Side view
  • Length177.9 in – 182.7 in
  • Height55.7 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,963 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width70.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 196 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,063 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 196 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,063 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length180.3 in179.4 in0.9 in
Width70.8 in70.0 in0.8 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in2.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance—5.1 in—
Curb weight2,867 lb3,063 lb196 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 182.7 in).

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