Audi R8 vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Honda Prelude
- 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
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 6.5 in narrower (75.5 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 2.6 in taller (49.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 750 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 750 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 6.5 in narrower (75.5 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 2.6 in taller (49.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 3.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 6.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 178.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 69.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 51.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 2,998 lb | 750 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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