Subaru Impreza vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Honda Civic
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 330 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,746 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 330 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,746 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.6 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.2 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 176.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 176.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 69.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 55.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 2,746 lb | 330 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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