BMW Z3 vs. Honda S2000
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW Z3 and Honda S2000 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW Z3 and the Honda S2000.
When we compare the BMW Z3's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the BMW Z3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Honda S2000 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The BMW Z3 and Honda S2000 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the BMW Z3's and the Honda S2000's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2002 BMW Z3 ranges from $6,108 to $20,895 while a used 2002 Honda S2000 is priced between $12,230 to $39,445.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW Z3’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Honda S2000 base engine makes 240 horsepower. Both the Z3 and the S2000 are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 325 and 312 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,945
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,860
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,569
Price Range:
$6,108 - $20,895
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,161
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,412
Price Range:
$12,230 - $39,445
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
68,321
# Good or Great Deals:
2
BMW Z3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda S2000 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW Z3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda S2000
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW Z3 Rankings
Not yet available
Honda S2000 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW Z3 Trim Levels
2.5i, 3.0i
Honda S2000 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
184 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
175 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque:
153 foot-lbs @ 7500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.085 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
234 / 325 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
234 / 312 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
34.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
50.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2899 lbs
Width:
68.5 inches
Height:
50.9 inches
Length:
159.4 inches
Wheelbase:
96.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2810 lbs
Width:
68.9 inches
Height:
50.6 inches
Length:
162.2 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Atlanta Blue Metallic / Topaz Blue Metallic
Brown
Impala Brown Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Oxford Green Metallic / Pistachio Green Metallic
Red
Bright Red / Siena Red Metallic
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Yellow
Dakar Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Suzuka Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
New Formula Red
Silver
Sebring Silver Metallic
White
Grand Prix White
Yellow
Spa Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Blue
Topaz Blue
Brown
Impala Brown
Red
Dream Red
White
Lotus White
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Not available
Red
Red
White
Not available
