1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
Dimensions Comparison

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1987 Honda Civic IV HatchbackChange Car
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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback and the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL comes in at 4535 mm (178.54 in), giving it a 544 mm (21.42 in) (12.0 %) advantage over the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 3991 mm (157.13 in). Looking at width, the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL stretches to 1827 mm (71.93 in), making it 141 mm (5.55 in) (7.7 %) wider than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 1686 mm (66.38 in). As for height, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback stands at 1330 mm (52.36 in), giving it an extra 13 mm (0.51 in) (1.0 %) compared to the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL at 1317 mm (51.85 in).

Overall, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback is taller than the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL, while the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is longer and wider than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback.

Length
3991 mm157.1 in
4535 mm178.5 in
Width
1686 mm66.4 in
1827 mm71.9 in
Height
1330 mm52.4 in
1317 mm51.9 in

1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
3991 mm157.1 in πŸ”΄ -544 mm-21.4 in (-12.0%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Side View Left
4535 mm178.5 in 🟒 +544 mm+21.4 in (+13.6%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1686 mm66.4 in πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.7%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Front View
1827 mm71.9 in 🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1330 mm52.4 in 🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Rear View
1317 mm51.9 in πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Roadster

Model Year:

1987
2001

Production:

1987-1995 Discontinued Model
2001-2006 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3991 mm157.1 in
πŸ”΄ -544 mm-21.4 in (-12.0%)
4535 mm178.5 in
🟒 +544 mm+21.4 in (+13.6%)

Width:

1686 mm66.4 in
πŸ”΄ -141 mm-5.6 in (-7.7%) - πŸ”΄ -129 mm-5.1 in (-7.1%)
1815-1827 mm71.5-71.9 in
🟒 +129 mm+5.1 in (+7.7%) - 🟒 +141 mm+5.6 in (+8.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
2050 mm80.7 in

Height:

1330 mm52.4 in
🟒 +13 mm+0.5 in (+1.0%) - 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.7%)
1295-1317 mm51.0-51.9 in
πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.6%) - πŸ”΄ -13 mm-0.5 in (-1.0%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

340 liter12.0 cu ft
🟒 +105 liter+3.7 cu ft (+44.7%)
235 liter8.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -105 liter-3.7 cu ft (-30.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

708 liter25.0 cu ft
🟒 +391 liter+13.8 cu ft (+123.3%)
317 liter11.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -391 liter-13.8 cu ft (-55.2%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1007 kg2220 lbs
πŸ”΄ -1028 kg-2266 lbs (-50.5%) - πŸ”΄ -673 kg-1484 lbs (-40.1%)
1680-2035 kg3704-4486 lbs
🟒 +673 kg+1484 lbs (+66.8%) - 🟒 +1028 kg+2266 lbs (+102.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1455 kg3208 lbs
πŸ”΄ -930 kg-2050 lbs (-39.0%) - πŸ”΄ -595 kg-1312 lbs (-29.0%)
2050-2385 kg4519-5258 lbs
🟒 +595 kg+1312 lbs (+40.9%) - 🟒 +930 kg+2050 lbs (+63.9%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+50.0%)
50-75 kg110-165 lbs
πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-33.3%)

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 14
Other Rims:
  • 8.5 J x 17 H 2
17-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 18
  • 8.5J x 18
19-inch rims:
  • 9.5J x 19
  • 8.5J x 19

Tire Size:

  • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 255/45 R 17 98 W (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 255/45 R17 (W:255 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 285/35 R18 (W:285 | H:35 | D:18)

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