Nissan GT-R vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Honda Civic Type R
- Length184.6 in – 185.4 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Curb weight3,865 lb – 3,933 lb
- Width74.6 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 5.6 in shorter (185.0 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic Type R is 0.7 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 2.6 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 801 lb heavier (3,899 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 801 lb heavier (3,899 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 2.6 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 5.6 in shorter (185.0 in vs 179.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic Type R is 0.7 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic Type R — Based on length × width (Honda Civic Type R)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.0 in | 179.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,899 lb | 3,098 lb | 801 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 185.4 in).
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