Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Prius
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Toyota Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 142 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,890 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.1 in taller (55.0 in vs 58.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 142 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 2,890 lb)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in shorter (175.8 in vs 175.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 175.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 58.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 2,890 lb | 142 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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