Subaru WRX vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Honda Civic
- 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 width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 466 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,867 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 466 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,867 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 2.0 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 180.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 2,867 lb | 466 lb |
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