Chevrolet Corvette vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Nissan GT-R
- Length176.9 in – 177.9 in
- Height48.6 in – 48.9 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance4.0 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,487 lb
- Width73.9 in – 77.4 in
- Nissan GT-R width74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 185.0 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.1 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 507 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,899 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 507 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,899 lb)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (48.8 in vs 53.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 in shorter (177.4 in vs 185.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.4 in)
- Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.1 in narrower (75.7 in vs 74.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Corvette — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Corvette)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Nissan GT-R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 185.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 74.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 48.8 in | 53.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,899 lb | 507 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.9 in – 177.9 in).
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