Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Volvo 145 Estate 1973-1974 Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979
Spec height1 1.45 m 2 
+ 12.5 cm
1 1.325 m Spec height1
+ 108 cm 2 4.64 m Spec length
1 3.56 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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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″ Mirrored image
Volvo 145 Estate 1973 - 1974
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Volvo
145
Estate
Gen. 1.7 | 1973 - 1974
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonHonda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 vs. Volvo 145 Estate 1973


Dimensions & Specifications | Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 is 108 cm shorter and 12.5 cm lower compared to Volvo 145 Estate 1973

Subcompact
Size class
Compact
+1
356 cm
Length
464 cm
+108
150.5 cm
Width2
171 cm
+20.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
132.5 cm
Height1
145 cm
+12.5
220 cm
Wheelbase
260 cm
+40
-- cm
Ground clearance3
18 cm
690 kg
Weight4,6
1260 kg
+83%
--
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
2011 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 3936
Price EU7
€ 6135
+56%
$ --
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
1908
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