Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979 Mercedes-Benz 290 Cabriolet LWB 1934-1937
Spec height1 52.2 in 2
1 65.4 in Spec height1
 + 13.19 in
2 140.2 in Spec length
+ 51.57 in 1 191.7 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz 290 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 - 1937
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Mercedes-Benz
290
2-door Cabriolet LWB
Gen. 1 | 1934 - 1937
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 ComparisonMercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 vs. Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 290 A (W18) 2-door Cabriolet LWB 1934 is 51.57 in longer and 13.19 in higher compared to Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972

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Size class
Subcompact
191.7 in
+51.5
Length
140.2 in
68.1 in
+8.8
Width2
59.3 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
65.4 in
+13.2
Height1
52.2 in
129.9 in
+43.3
Wheelbase
86.6 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
4365.1 lbs
+187%
Weight4,6
1521.2 lbs
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Seats max.
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-- 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
€ 562
Price EU7
€ 3936
+601%
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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