Nissan GT-R vs Tesla Model 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan GT-R · Tesla Model 3
- Length185.4 in
- Height53.9 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance4.3 in
- Curb weight3,933 lb
- Width74.6 in
- Tesla Model 3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 0.6 in shorter (185.4 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Tesla Model 3 is 1.8 in narrower (74.6 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.7 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 113.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 16 lb heavier (3,933 lb vs 3,949 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Tesla Model 3 is 2.7 in taller (53.9 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 113.2 in)
- Width: Tesla Model 3 is 1.8 in narrower (74.6 in vs 72.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 16 lb heavier (3,933 lb vs 3,949 lb)
- Length: Tesla Model 3 is 0.6 in shorter (185.4 in vs 184.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan GT-R · garage fit for Tesla Model 3
- Narrower for tight parkingTesla Model 3 — Tesla Model 3 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintTesla Model 3 — Based on length × width (Tesla Model 3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan GT-R | Tesla Model 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 184.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 56.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 113.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,933 lb | 3,949 lb | 16 lb |
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