Subaru BRZ vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru BRZ · Honda Civic Type R
- Length166.7 in – 168.0 in
- Height52.0 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight2,789 lb – 2,798 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 12.1 in shorter (167.3 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 4.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.5 in taller (52.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 324 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 324 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,117 lb)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 4.5 in taller (52.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Subaru BRZ is 12.1 in shorter (167.3 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Subaru BRZ is 4.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is shorter by 12.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru BRZ · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru BRZ — Subaru BRZ is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru BRZ — Based on length × width (Subaru BRZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru BRZ | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.3 in | 179.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 52.0 in | 56.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,794 lb | 3,117 lb | 324 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 166.7 in – 168.0 in).
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