Volkswagen Beetle vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Honda Civic
- Length168.8 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.6 in
- Wheelbase100.1 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 15.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 165 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 15.2 in shorter (168.8 in vs 184.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (100.1 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 165 lb heavier (3,142 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.8 in | 184.0 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 107.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,142 lb | 2,977 lb | 165 lb |
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