Chevrolet Corvette vs Ford Mustang Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Ford Mustang
- 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
- Ford Mustang width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.4 in shorter (176.9 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.8 in taller (48.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Mustang has 1.5 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Ford Mustang is 5.8 in taller (48.8 in vs 54.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 11.4 in shorter (176.9 in vs 188.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.5 in narrower (73.9 in vs 75.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Mustang has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 107.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 11.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Ford Mustang
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Mustang — Ford Mustang has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Ford Mustang | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 188.3 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 75.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 54.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 107.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | 5.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,330 lb | — | — |
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