MINI Cooper vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. MINI Cooper · Honda Civic
- Length143.1 in
- Height55.4 in – 55.5 in
- Wheelbase97.1 in
- Curb weight2,524 lb – 2,700 lb
- Width66.5 in
- Honda Civic width66.7 in – 67.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 27.5 in shorter (143.1 in vs 170.6 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 0.6 in narrower (66.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 27.5 in shorter (143.1 in vs 170.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (97.1 in vs 102.2 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 0.6 in narrower (66.5 in vs 67.1 in)
- Height: Honda Civic is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 27.5 in Check garage fit for MINI Cooper · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | MINI Cooper | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 143.1 in | 170.6 in | 27.5 in |
| Width | 66.5 in | 67.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 102.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,612 lb | 2,612 lb | 1 lb |
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