Audi R8 vs Acura NSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Acura NSX
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in – 49.0 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,627 lb – 3,957 lb
- Width76.4 in
- Acura NSX width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 4.2 in shorter (174.3 in vs 178.5 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.1 in taller (48.9 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 3.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 86 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,878 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 3.8 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 4.2 in shorter (174.3 in vs 178.5 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.1 in taller (48.9 in vs 47.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 86 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,878 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Acura NSX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura NSX — Acura NSX is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Acura NSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 178.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 76.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 47.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 103.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 3.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,878 lb | 86 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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