Subaru Impreza vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Honda Civic
- Length176.2 in – 182.7 in
- Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,976 lb – 3,150 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (179.4 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 196 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 196 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,867 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in shorter (179.4 in vs 180.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 180.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 2,867 lb | 196 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 182.7 in).
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