Toyota Prius vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Honda Civic
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 296 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,746 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 1.0 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 296 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,746 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 3.0 in taller (58.7 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 176.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 55.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,746 lb | 296 lb |
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