Toyota Prius vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Honda Civic
- Length178.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.1 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 219 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 2,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 219 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 2,826 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 3.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 182.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 55.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb | 2,826 lb | 219 lb |
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