Audi R8 vs Audi A5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Audi A5
- Length174.5 in
- Height49.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,362 lb – 3,979 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Audi A5 width72.9 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 7.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Audi A5 is 2.0 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Audi A5 is 4.9 in taller (49.3 in vs 54.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A5 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 138 lb heavier (3,671 lb vs 3,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi A5 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Height: Audi A5 is 4.9 in taller (49.3 in vs 54.2 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 7.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 182.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A5 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 108.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A5 is 138 lb heavier (3,671 lb vs 3,809 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Audi A5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi A5 — Audi A5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A5 — Audi A5 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Audi A5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 54.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,671 lb | 3,809 lb | 138 lb |
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