Nissan 370Z vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan 370Z · Honda Civic Type R
- Length167.5 in – 170.5 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Ground clearance4.5 in
- Curb weight3,333 lb – 3,457 lb
- 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 274 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,121 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan 370Z is 274 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,121 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.7 in taller (51.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Nissan 370Z is 10.4 in shorter (169.0 in vs 179.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- 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
| Spec | Nissan 370Z | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 169.0 in | 179.4 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 73.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 56.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,121 lb | 274 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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