Audi R8 vs Dodge Viper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Dodge Viper
- Length174.4 in – 175.0 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,583 lb – 3,913 lb
- Width75.0 in – 76.0 in
- Dodge Viper width76.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 175.7 in)
- Width: Audi R8 is 0.9 in narrower (75.5 in vs 76.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 356 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,393 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Dodge Viper has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 356 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,393 lb)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 98.8 in)
- Width: Audi R8 is 0.9 in narrower (75.5 in vs 76.4 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.0 in shorter (174.7 in vs 175.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Dodge Viper
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi R8 — Audi R8 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceDodge Viper — Dodge Viper has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Dodge Viper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 175.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 76.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 49.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 98.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,393 lb | 356 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.4 in – 175.0 in).
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