Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi R8 · Porsche 911
- Length174.5 in
- Height49.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,605 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Porsche 911 width71.2 in – 72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 1.5 in shorter (174.5 in vs 176.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.9 in narrower (75.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 1.7 in taller (49.3 in vs 51.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 92.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 4.0 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 254 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,351 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Audi R8 has a 11.7 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 92.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 254 lb heavier (3,605 lb vs 3,351 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 4.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.9 in narrower (75.0 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 1.7 in taller (49.3 in vs 51.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Audi R8 · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi R8 | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in | 176.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 72.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 51.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 92.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb | 3,351 lb | 254 lb |
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