Audi R8 vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length174.5 in
- Height49.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,605 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width72.6 in – 75.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 0.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 0.3 in taller (49.3 in vs 49.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 440 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,166 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 440 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,166 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (75.0 in vs 74.3 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 0.3 in taller (49.3 in vs 49.0 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 0.6 in shorter (174.5 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 175.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 74.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 49.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb | 3,166 lb | 440 lb |
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