Chevrolet Corvette vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Audi R8
- Length174.6 in – 176.2 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,324 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Audi R8 width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 0.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 0.3 in taller (49.0 in vs 49.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 353 lb heavier (3,252 lb vs 3,605 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 353 lb heavier (3,252 lb vs 3,605 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.8 in narrower (74.3 in vs 75.0 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 0.9 in shorter (175.4 in vs 174.5 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 0.3 in taller (49.0 in vs 49.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Audi R8
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 174.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 49.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,252 lb | 3,605 lb | 353 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 176.2 in).
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