BMW M2 vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW M2 · Honda Civic Type R
- Length176.2 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase106.0 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 3.2 in shorter (176.2 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 0.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 479 lb heavier (3,600 lb vs 3,121 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 479 lb heavier (3,600 lb vs 3,121 lb)
- Length: BMW M2 is 3.2 in shorter (176.2 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 0.9 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M2 · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M2 — BMW M2 is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M2 — Based on length × width (BMW M2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M2 | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.2 in | 179.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.0 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,600 lb | 3,121 lb | 479 lb |
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