Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Corolla
- Length177.9 in – 182.7 in
- Height55.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.1 in shorter (180.3 in vs 182.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 163 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,030 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 163 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 3,030 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.1 in shorter (180.3 in vs 182.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 182.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,867 lb | 3,030 lb | 163 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 182.7 in).
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