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Background grid Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979 BMW 5 Sedan 1987-1996
Spec height1 52.2 in 2
1 55.6 in Spec height1
 + 3.43 in
2 140.2 in Spec length
+ 45.67 in 1 185.8 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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BMW 5-Series Sedan 1987 - 1996
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BMW
5-Series
Sedan
Gen. 3 | 1987 - 1996
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Honda Civic 3-door Hatchback 1972 - 1979
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Honda
Civic
3-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1979
Spotted in Switzerland 12″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 vs. Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 5-Series (E34) Sedan 1987 is 45.67 in longer and 3.43 in higher compared to Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972

Mid-size
+2
Size class
Subcompact
185.8 in
+45.6
Length
140.2 in
68.9 in
+9.6
Width2
59.3 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
55.6 in
+3.4
Height1
52.2 in
108.7 in
+22.1
Wheelbase
86.6 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2998.3 lbs
+98%
Weight4,6
1521.2 lbs
5
Seats max.
--
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
16.2 cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 22750
+478%
Price EU7
€ 3936
$ 28655
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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Origin of the most car models
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