Audi R8 vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length174.3 in
- Height48.8 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,572 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width76.4 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width73.9 in – 77.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.1 in shorter (174.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (76.4 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 218 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 2.2 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 218 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.1 in shorter (174.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (76.4 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 3.1 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
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 2.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 177.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 75.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 48.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 4.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,611 lb | 3,393 lb | 218 lb |
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