Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid BMW 5 Estate 2020-2023 Honda Civic Hatchback 1972-1979
Spec height1 1.498 m 2 
+ 17.3 cm
1 1.325 m Spec height1
+ 140.3 cm 2 4.963 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
BMW 5-Series Estate 2020 - 2023
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BMW
5-Series
Estate
Gen. 7.1 | 2020 - 2023
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonHonda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 vs. BMW 5-Series Touring (G31) Estate 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | Honda Civic (SB1) 3-door Hatchback 1972 is 140.3 cm shorter and 17.3 cm lower compared to BMW 5-Series Touring (G31) Estate 2020

Subcompact
Size class
Mid-size
+2
356 cm
Length
496.3 cm
+140.3
150.5 cm
Width2
197 cm
+46.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
212.6 cm
132.5 cm
Height1
149.8 cm
+17.3
220 cm
Wheelbase
297.5 cm
+77.5
-- cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
690 kg
Weight4,6
1790 kg
+160%
--
Seats max.
5
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
570 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1700 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 3936
Price EU7
€ 55900
+1321%
$ --
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
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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