Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997 Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979
Spec height1 48.2 in 2
1 52.2 in Spec height1
 + 3.94 in
+ 6.1 in 2 65.4 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″
Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989 - 1997
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1989 - 1997
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Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonHonda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989


Dimensions & Specifications | Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 is 6.1 in narrower and 3.94 in higher compared to Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989

Subcompact
Size class
--
140.2 in
Length
155.4 in
+15.2
59.3 in
Width2
65.4 in
+6.1
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
52.2 in
+4
Height1
48.2 in
86.6 in
Wheelbase
89.2 in
+2.6
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
1521.2 lbs
Weight4,6
2105.4 lbs
+39%
--
Seats max.
2
-- cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
4.8 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
Standard
€ 3936
Price EU7
€ 14316
+264%
$ --
Price US7
$ 13800
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
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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