Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Corolla
- 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
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 179.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 57.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,771 lb | 2,767 lb | 4 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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