Audi R8 vs Acura NSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Acura NSX
- Length174.4 in
- Height48.7 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,594 lb – 3,913 lb
- Width76.4 in
- Acura NSX width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.7 in shorter (174.4 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 125 lb heavier (3,754 lb vs 3,878 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 125 lb heavier (3,754 lb vs 3,878 lb)
- Height: Audi R8 is 1.0 in taller (48.8 in vs 47.8 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.7 in shorter (174.4 in vs 176.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.5 in)
- Width: Acura NSX is 0.1 in narrower (76.4 in vs 76.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 1.7 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Acura NSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 176.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 76.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 47.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 3.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,754 lb | 3,878 lb | 125 lb |
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