Honda Civic vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Toyota Prius
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 192 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 192 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (70.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 180.0 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 Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 180.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 69.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,115 lb | 192 lb |
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