Nissan GT-R vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Dodge Challenger

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

Side view
  • Length183.9 in
  • Height53.9 in
  • Wheelbase109.4 in
  • Curb weight3,821 lb – 3,829 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.6 in
  • Dodge Challenger width75.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan GT-R is 13.8 in shorter (183.9 in vs 197.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.1 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.7 in)
  • Height: Dodge Challenger is 3.2 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 177 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 4,002 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Nissan GT-R is 13.8 in shorter (183.9 in vs 197.7 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 116.0 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Challenger is 3.2 in taller (53.9 in vs 57.1 in)
  4. Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 177 lb heavier (3,825 lb vs 4,002 lb)
  5. Width: Nissan GT-R is 1.1 in narrower (74.6 in vs 75.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan GT-RNissan GT-R is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Dodge Challenger
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan GT-RNissan GT-R is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan GT-RBased on length × width (Nissan GT-R)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan GT-RDodge ChallengerDifference
Length183.9 in197.7 in13.8 in
Width74.6 in75.7 in1.1 in
Height53.9 in57.1 in3.2 in
Wheelbase109.4 in116.0 in6.6 in
Curb weight3,825 lb4,002 lb177 lb

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