Chevrolet Corvette vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Audi R8
- Length176.9 in
- Height48.8 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Audi R8 width75.0 in – 76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi R8 is 2.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.5 in)
- Height: Audi R8 is 0.3 in taller (48.8 in vs 49.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 418 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi R8 is 418 lb heavier (3,330 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.5 in)
- Length: Audi R8 is 2.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 174.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Audi R8
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 174.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 49.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 104.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | 3,748 lb | 418 lb |
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