Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Honda Civic
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 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)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: essentially the same
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 3.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 176.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,771 lb | 4 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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