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


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

Subcompact
Size class
--
140.2 in
Length
188.7 in
+48.5
59.3 in
Width2
74.9 in
+15.6
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.42 in
52.2 in
Height1
56.4 in
+4.2
86.6 in
Wheelbase
112.5 in
+25.9
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
1521.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3924.2 lbs
+158%
--
Seats max.
5
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
17 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
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 3936
Price EU7
€ 85800
+2080%
$ --
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).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
Car and Driver The New York Times Top Gear

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