Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Prius
- Length176.9 in – 182.8 in
- Height54.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,739 lb – 3,010 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 241 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 241 lb heavier (2,875 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.1 in shorter (179.9 in vs 180.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 180.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,875 lb | 3,115 lb | 241 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 182.8 in).
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