Chevrolet Corvette vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Ford Mustang
- Length174.6 in – 176.2 in
- Height48.7 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,355 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Ford Mustang width73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.9 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 236 lb heavier (3,265 lb vs 3,501 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Mustang is 6.9 in taller (48.9 in vs 55.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 12.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 188.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Mustang is 236 lb heavier (3,265 lb vs 3,501 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Width: Ford Mustang is 0.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 73.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Mustang — Ford Mustang is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 188.1 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 73.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 55.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,265 lb | 3,501 lb | 236 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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