Audi S8 vs Audi RS 7 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi S8 · Audi RS 7

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length202.2 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase117.8 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight4,685 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.7 in
  • Audi RS 7 width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi RS 7 is 4.9 in shorter (202.2 in vs 197.3 in)
  • Width: Audi RS 7 is 1.5 in narrower (76.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Audi S8 is 1.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 114.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S8 is 210 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,475 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 4.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi S8 is 210 lb heavier (4,685 lb vs 4,475 lb)
  3. Height: Audi S8 is 1.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 55.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (117.8 in vs 114.8 in)
  5. Length: Audi RS 7 is 4.9 in shorter (202.2 in vs 197.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi RS 7Audi RS 7 is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Audi S8 · garage fit for Audi RS 7
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi RS 7Audi RS 7 is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi S8Audi S8 has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi RS 7Based on length × width (Audi RS 7)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S8Audi RS 7Difference
Length202.2 in197.3 in4.9 in
Width76.7 in75.2 in1.5 in
Height57.5 in55.8 in1.7 in
Wheelbase117.8 in114.8 in3.0 in
Ground clearance4.7 in4.3 in0.4 in
Curb weight4,685 lb4,475 lb210 lb

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