Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length184.0 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.7 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 15.2 in shorter (184.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 165 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 15.2 in shorter (184.0 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 165 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.0 in | 168.8 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 100.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,977 lb | 3,142 lb | 165 lb |
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