Nissan 370Z vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Honda Civic Type R

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length167.5 in – 170.5 in
  • Height51.8 in
  • Wheelbase100.4 in
  • Ground clearance4.5 in
  • Curb weight3,333 lb – 3,457 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in – 73.6 in
  • Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan 370Z is 10.4 in shorter (169.0 in vs 179.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan 370Z is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.9 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 297 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,098 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 297 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,098 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.5 in)
  3. Length: Nissan 370Z is 10.4 in shorter (169.0 in vs 179.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan 370Z is 0.8 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan 370Z · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan 370Z — Nissan 370Z is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan 370Z — Based on length × width (Nissan 370Z)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan 370ZHonda Civic Type RDifference
Length169.0 in179.4 in10.4 in
Width73.1 in73.9 in0.8 in
Height51.8 in56.5 in4.7 in
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in5.9 in
Ground clearance4.5 in——
Curb weight3,395 lb3,098 lb297 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 167.5 in – 170.5 in).

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