Audi R8 vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Nissan GT-R
- 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
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 11.1 in shorter (174.3 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.8 in narrower (76.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 109.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 323 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 3,933 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 4.3 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 323 lb heavier (3,611 lb vs 3,933 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 11.1 in shorter (174.3 in vs 185.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 109.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 11.1 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 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.3 in | 185.4 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 74.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 109.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 4.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,611 lb | 3,933 lb | 323 lb |
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