Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Honda Civic
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 226 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 2,766 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 226 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 2,766 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 3.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.0 in shorter (178.3 in vs 176.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 176.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 69.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,540 lb | 2,766 lb | 226 lb |
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