Subaru WRX vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Honda Civic Type R
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 1.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 3.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 235 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,098 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 235 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,098 lb)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 3.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 1.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 179.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,098 lb | 235 lb |
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