Nissan GT-R vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 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
  • Length185.4 in
  • Height53.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Ground clearance4.3 in
  • Curb weight3,933 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.6 in
  • Audi R8 width76.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi R8 is 11.1 in shorter (185.4 in vs 174.3 in)
  • Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.8 in narrower (74.6 in vs 76.4 in)
  • Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 104.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 6.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 323 lb heavier (3,933 lb vs 3,611 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 6.2 in)
  2. Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.8 in)
  3. Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 323 lb heavier (3,933 lb vs 3,611 lb)
  4. Length: Audi R8 is 11.1 in shorter (185.4 in vs 174.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 104.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi R8Audi R8 is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Audi R8
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-RNissan GT-R is narrower by 1.8 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi R8Audi R8 has 1.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8Based on length × width (Audi R8)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan GT-RAudi R8Difference
Length185.4 in174.3 in11.1 in
Width74.6 in76.4 in1.8 in
Height53.9 in48.8 in5.1 in
Wheelbase109.4 in104.4 in5.0 in
Ground clearance4.3 in6.2 in1.9 in
Curb weight3,933 lb3,611 lb323 lb

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