Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Corolla
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,586 lb – 2,945 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 226 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,540 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 226 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 2,540 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 178.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 178.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 66.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 58.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 2,540 lb | 226 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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