Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.3 in – 182.7 in
- Height54.9 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,762 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 183.1 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 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 24 lb heavier (2,886 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.1 in shorter (180.0 in vs 183.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 24 lb heavier (2,886 lb vs 2,863 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.1 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 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.0 in | 183.1 in | 3.1 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 | 6.0 in | 6.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,886 lb | 2,863 lb | 24 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 182.7 in).
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