BMW M3 vs Honda Civic Type R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW M3 · Honda Civic Type R
- Length184.5 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase110.7 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight3,540 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Honda Civic Type R width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 5.1 in shorter (184.5 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 423 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,117 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M3 is 423 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,117 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW M3 has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (110.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 5.1 in shorter (184.5 in vs 179.4 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 5.1 in Check garage fit for BMW M3 · garage fit for Honda Civic Type R
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic Type R — Based on length × width (Honda Civic Type R)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW M3 | Honda Civic Type R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 179.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.7 in | 106.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,117 lb | 423 lb |
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