Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Prius
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,959 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Toyota Prius width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 159 lb heavier (2,774 lb vs 2,932 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 159 lb heavier (2,774 lb vs 2,932 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.7 in)
- 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 1.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 1.4 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 | 176.4 in | 175.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,774 lb | 2,932 lb | 159 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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