Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Honda Civic
- Length178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 27 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,774 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (57.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 27 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,774 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.3 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 176.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 69.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lb | 2,774 lb | 27 lb |
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