Spec Sizes

Nissan GT-R vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Audi R8

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.1 in
  • Height54.0 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Curb weight3,814 lb – 3,829 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.9 in
  • Audi R8 width75.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi R8 is 8.6 in shorter (183.1 in vs 174.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan GT-R is 0.1 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.0 in)
  • Height: Nissan GT-R is 4.7 in taller (54.0 in vs 49.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 217 lb heavier (3,822 lb vs 3,605 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan GT-R is 4.7 in taller (54.0 in vs 49.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 217 lb heavier (3,822 lb vs 3,605 lb)
  3. Length: Audi R8 is 8.6 in shorter (183.1 in vs 174.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 104.3 in)
  5. Width: Nissan GT-R is 0.1 in narrower (74.9 in vs 75.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Audi R8
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-R — Nissan GT-R is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan GT-RAudi R8Difference
Length183.1 in174.5 in8.6 in
Width74.9 in75.0 in0.1 in
Height54.0 in49.3 in4.7 in
Wheelbase109.4 in104.3 in5.1 in
Curb weight3,822 lb3,605 lb217 lb

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