Honda Civic Type R vs BMW M2 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · BMW M2
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- BMW M2 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW M2 is 3.2 in shorter (179.4 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 0.9 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 333 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,450 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW M2 is 333 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,450 lb)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic Type R has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
- Length: BMW M2 is 3.2 in shorter (179.4 in vs 176.2 in)
- Height: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 55.5 in)
- Width: BMW M2 is 0.9 in narrower (73.9 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2 — BMW M2 is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for BMW M2
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW M2 — BMW M2 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW M2 — Based on length × width (BMW M2)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | BMW M2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 176.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 73.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,450 lb | 333 lb |
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