Honda Prelude vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Prelude · Honda Civic
- Length178.0 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase101.8 in
- Curb weight2,954 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Prelude is 6.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 1.9 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 3.9 in taller (51.8 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 21 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Civic is 3.9 in taller (51.8 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 107.7 in)
- Length: Honda Prelude is 6.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 1.9 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 21 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Prelude · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Prelude | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 184.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 55.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 107.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,998 lb | 2,977 lb | 21 lb |
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