Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Honda Civic
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.5 in shorter (182.8 in vs 178.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 41 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,878 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.5 in shorter (182.8 in vs 178.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 41 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,878 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 178.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | 2,878 lb | 41 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.6 in – 183.1 in).
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