Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Corolla
- 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
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.5 in shorter (182.3 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 12 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 12 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,838 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.5 in shorter (182.3 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 182.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 2,838 lb | 12 lb |
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