Porsche 911 vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Nissan GT-R

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

Side view
  • Length175.6 in – 176.3 in
  • Height51.2 in – 51.6 in
  • Wheelbase92.5 in
  • Ground clearance3.8 in – 4.3 in
  • Curb weight3,075 lb – 3,494 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in – 72.9 in
  • Nissan GT-R width74.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche 911 is 7.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 183.1 in)
  • Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan GT-R is 2.6 in taller (51.4 in vs 54.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 109.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 537 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,822 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (92.5 in vs 109.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 537 lb heavier (3,285 lb vs 3,822 lb)
  3. Height: Nissan GT-R is 2.6 in taller (51.4 in vs 54.0 in)
  4. Length: Porsche 911 is 7.2 in shorter (175.9 in vs 183.1 in)
  5. Width: Porsche 911 is 2.8 in narrower (72.1 in vs 74.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911Porsche 911 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
  • Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911Based on length × width (Porsche 911)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Nissan GT-RDifference
Length175.9 in183.1 in7.2 in
Width72.1 in74.9 in2.8 in
Height51.4 in54.0 in2.6 in
Wheelbase92.5 in109.4 in16.9 in
Ground clearance4.0 in
Curb weight3,285 lb3,822 lb537 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 176.3 in).

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