Chevrolet Corvette vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Nissan GT-R
- Length174.6 in – 176.2 in
- Height48.7 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,333 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.5 in shorter (175.4 in vs 183.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 571 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 3,825 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 571 lb heavier (3,254 lb vs 3,825 lb)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.0 in taller (48.9 in vs 53.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 8.5 in shorter (175.4 in vs 183.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Corvette is 0.3 in narrower (74.3 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 183.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 74.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 48.9 in | 53.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 109.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,254 lb | 3,825 lb | 571 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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