Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length175.5 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,716 lb – 2,967 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 99.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 276 lb heavier (2,842 lb vs 3,118 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 276 lb heavier (2,842 lb vs 3,118 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 9.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 168.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 99.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 168.4 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 71.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 99.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,842 lb | 3,118 lb | 276 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 179.4 in).
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