Spec Sizes

Acura NSX vs BMW i8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · BMW i8

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.2 in
  • Height46.1 in
  • Wheelbase99.6 in
  • Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,113 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • BMW i8 width76.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura NSX is 10.7 in shorter (174.2 in vs 184.9 in)
  • Width: Acura NSX is 5.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 76.5 in)
  • Height: BMW i8 is 4.6 in taller (46.1 in vs 50.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW i8 is 495 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 3,586 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW i8 is 495 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 3,586 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW i8 has a 10.6 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 110.2 in)
  3. Height: BMW i8 is 4.6 in taller (46.1 in vs 50.8 in)
  4. Width: Acura NSX is 5.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 76.5 in)
  5. Length: Acura NSX is 10.7 in shorter (174.2 in vs 184.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for BMW i8
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 5.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura NSX — Based on length × width (Acura NSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura NSXBMW i8Difference
Length174.2 in184.9 in10.7 in
Width71.3 in76.5 in5.2 in
Height46.1 in50.8 in4.6 in
Wheelbase99.6 in110.2 in10.6 in
Curb weight3,091 lb3,586 lb495 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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