Audi R8 vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Nissan GT-R
- 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
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 9.2 in shorter (174.7 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 0.9 in narrower (75.5 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 4.8 in taller (49.1 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 88 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,836 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 4.8 in taller (49.1 in vs 53.9 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 9.2 in shorter (174.7 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 88 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,836 lb)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 0.9 in narrower (75.5 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 183.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 74.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 49.1 in | 53.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,836 lb | 88 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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