Honda Insight vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Honda Civic
- Length183.6 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,987 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.7 in shorter (183.6 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 110 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 110 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,923 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.7 in shorter (183.6 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 177.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,033 lb | 2,923 lb | 110 lb |
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