1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class vs. 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1987 Honda Civic IV HatchbackChange Car
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Here’s how the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class and the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback comes in at 3991 mm (157.13 in), giving it a 416 mm (16.38 in) (10.4 %) advantage over the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class at 3575 mm (140.75 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class spans 1719 mm (67.68 in), which is 33 mm (1.30 in) (1.9 %) broader than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 1686 mm (66.38 in). As for height, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 260 mm (10.24 in) (16.4 %) compared to the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback at 1330 mm (52.36 in).

Overall, the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class is wider and taller than the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback, while the 1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback is longer than the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class.

Length
3575 mm140.7 in
3991 mm157.1 in
Width
1719 mm67.7 in
1686 mm66.4 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1330 mm52.4 in

1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
3575 mm140.7 in πŸ”΄ -416 mm-16.4 in (-10.4%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
3991 mm157.1 in 🟒 +416 mm+16.4 in (+11.6%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1719 mm67.7 in 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.0%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1686 mm66.4 in πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-1.9%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class Preview
1590 mm62.6 in 🟒 +260 mm+10.2 in (+19.5%)
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback Preview
1330 mm52.4 in πŸ”΄ -260 mm-10.2 in (-16.4%)
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class
1987 Honda Civic IV Hatchback

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

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1997
1987

Production:

1997-2001 Discontinued Model
1987-1995 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3575 mm140.7 in
πŸ”΄ -416 mm-16.4 in (-10.4%)
3991 mm157.1 in
🟒 +416 mm+16.4 in (+11.6%)

Width:

1719 mm67.7 in
🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.0%)
1686 mm66.4 in
πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-1.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1590 mm62.6 in
🟒 +260 mm+10.2 in (+19.5%)
1330 mm52.4 in
πŸ”΄ -260 mm-10.2 in (-16.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

350-390 liter12.4-13.8 cu ft
🟒 +10 liter+0.4 cu ft (+2.9%) - 🟒 +50 liter+1.8 cu ft (+14.7%)
340 liter12.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -50 liter-1.8 cu ft (-12.8%) - πŸ”΄ -10 liter-0.4 cu ft (-2.9%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1700 liter60.0 cu ft
🟒 +992 liter+35.0 cu ft (+140.1%)
708 liter25.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -992 liter-35.0 cu ft (-58.4%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1020-1185 kg2249-2612 lbs
🟒 +13 kg+29 lbs (+1.3%) - 🟒 +178 kg+392 lbs (+17.7%)
1007 kg2220 lbs
πŸ”΄ -178 kg-392 lbs (-15.0%) - πŸ”΄ -13 kg-29 lbs (-1.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1480-1560 kg3263-3439 lbs
🟒 +25 kg+55 lbs (+1.7%) - 🟒 +105 kg+231 lbs (+7.2%)
1455 kg3208 lbs
πŸ”΄ -105 kg-231 lbs (-6.7%) - πŸ”΄ -25 kg-55 lbs (-1.7%)

Roof Load:

-
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 15
  • 5J X 15
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 5.5J x 14

Tire Size:

  • 155/70 R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 155/70R15 (W:155 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 175/65 R15 (W:175 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 165/70 R13 (W:165 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)

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