Honda Civic vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Subaru WRX
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.9 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 4.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.4 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 180.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | — | — |
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