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Background grid Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979 BMW 3 Sedan 2020-present
Spec height1 52.2 in 2
1 56.4 in Spec height1
 + 4.25 in
2 59.3 in Spec width2
+ 15.67 in 1 74.9 in Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Sedan M3 2020 - present
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BMW
3-Series
Sedan M3
Gen. 7 | 2020 - present
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1972 - 1979
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Honda
Civic
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1979
Spotted in Switzerland 12″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 vs. Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series M3 (G80) Sedan M3 2020 is 15.67 in wider and 4.25 in higher compared to Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972

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Size class
Subcompact
188.7 in
+48.5
Length
140.2 in
74.9 in
+15.6
Width2
59.3 in
81.42 in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.4 in
+4.2
Height1
52.2 in
112.5 in
+25.9
Wheelbase
86.6 in
4.7 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
3924.2 lbs
+158%
Weight4,6
1521.2 lbs
5
Seats max.
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17 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 85800
+2080%
Price EU7
€ 3936
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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