Nissan GT-R vs Audi R8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Audi R8
- Length185.4 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,933 lb
- 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
- Ground clearance: Audi R8 has 1.9 in more ground clearance (4.3 in vs 6.2 in)
- Height: Nissan GT-R is 5.1 in taller (53.9 in vs 48.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 323 lb heavier (3,933 lb vs 3,611 lb)
- Length: Audi R8 is 11.1 in shorter (185.4 in vs 174.3 in)
- 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 R8 — Audi R8 is shorter by 11.1 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 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceAudi R8 — Audi R8 has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi R8 — Based on length × width (Audi R8)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | Audi R8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 174.3 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 76.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 48.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 104.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | 6.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,933 lb | 3,611 lb | 323 lb |
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