Acura NSX vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Audi R8
- Length176.1 in
- Height47.8 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Ground clearance3.8 in
- Curb weight3,878 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Audi R8 width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.7 in shorter (176.1 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.1 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 48.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 125 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 125 lb heavier (3,878 lb vs 3,754 lb)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.0 in taller (47.8 in vs 48.8 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.7 in shorter (176.1 in vs 174.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.1 in narrower (76.3 in vs 76.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Audi R8
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.1 in | 174.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 76.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 47.8 in | 48.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 3,754 lb | 125 lb |
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