Chevrolet Corvette vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Corvette · Porsche 911
- Length174.6 in – 175.6 in
- Height49.0 in – 49.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,132 lb – 3,199 lb
- Width72.6 in – 75.9 in
- Porsche 911 width71.2 in – 72.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.2 in shorter (175.1 in vs 176.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.2 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in taller (49.0 in vs 51.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 92.7 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 97 lb heavier (3,166 lb vs 3,263 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 92.7 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in taller (49.0 in vs 51.0 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.2 in narrower (74.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 97 lb heavier (3,166 lb vs 3,263 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Corvette is 1.2 in shorter (175.1 in vs 176.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Corvette — Chevrolet Corvette is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette · garage fit for Porsche 911
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Corvette | Porsche 911 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 176.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 72.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 49.0 in | 51.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 92.7 in | 13.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,166 lb | 3,263 lb | 97 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.6 in – 175.6 in).
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