Volkswagen Beetle vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Beetle · Honda Civic
- Length168.4 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase99.9 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,089 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 268 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,746 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Beetle is 268 lb heavier (3,014 lb vs 2,746 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Beetle is 2.8 in taller (58.5 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Beetle is 8.0 in shorter (168.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (99.9 in vs 104.2 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.2 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Beetle — Volkswagen Beetle is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Beetle — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Beetle)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Beetle | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.4 in | 176.4 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 55.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.9 in | 104.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,014 lb | 2,746 lb | 268 lb |
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