Porsche 911 vs Chevrolet Corvette Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Chevrolet Corvette
- Length177.9 in – 178.6 in
- Height51.1 in – 51.3 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Curb weight3,354 lb – 3,790 lb
- Width72.9 in – 74.9 in
- Chevrolet Corvette width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 4.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 2.6 in taller (51.2 in vs 48.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 107.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 14 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Corvette has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 107.2 in)
- Height: Porsche 911 is 2.6 in taller (51.2 in vs 48.6 in)
- Width: Porsche 911 is 2.2 in narrower (73.9 in vs 76.1 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 4.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 182.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Corvette is 14 lb heavier (3,572 lb vs 3,586 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Chevrolet Corvette
- Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911 — Based on length × width (Porsche 911)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Chevrolet Corvette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 182.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 76.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 51.2 in | 48.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 107.2 in | 10.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,572 lb | 3,586 lb | 14 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.6 in).
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