Porsche 911 vs Nissan GT-R Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 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
  • Length177.1 in – 179.6 in
  • Height49.3 in – 51.1 in
  • Wheelbase96.5 in – 96.7 in
  • Ground clearance4.0 in
  • Curb weight3,142 lb – 3,682 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in – 74.0 in
  • Nissan GT-R width74.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche 911 is 6.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 185.0 in)
  • Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.6 in)
  • Height: Nissan GT-R is 3.7 in taller (50.2 in vs 53.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 12.8 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 109.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 510 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,922 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan GT-R is 510 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 3,922 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan GT-R has a 12.8 in longer wheelbase (96.6 in vs 109.4 in)
  3. Height: Nissan GT-R is 3.7 in taller (50.2 in vs 53.9 in)
  4. Length: Porsche 911 is 6.7 in shorter (178.3 in vs 185.0 in)
  5. Width: Porsche 911 is 2.0 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911Porsche 911 is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Nissan GT-R
  • Narrower for tight parkingPorsche 911Porsche 911 is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintPorsche 911Based on length × width (Porsche 911)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Nissan GT-RDifference
Length178.3 in185.0 in6.7 in
Width72.6 in74.6 in2.0 in
Height50.2 in53.9 in3.7 in
Wheelbase96.6 in109.4 in12.8 in
Ground clearance4.0 in
Curb weight3,412 lb3,922 lb510 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.1 in – 179.6 in).

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