Porsche 911 vs Toyota 86 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Toyota 86

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

Side view
  • Length177.9 in
  • Height51.2 in
  • Wheelbase96.5 in
  • Ground clearance4.0 in
  • Curb weight3,382 lb – 3,641 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.9 in
  • Toyota 86 width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota 86 is 11.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  • Width: Toyota 86 is 3.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Height: Porsche 911 is 0.6 in taller (51.2 in vs 50.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota 86 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 101.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Toyota 86 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 736 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 2,776 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 736 lb heavier (3,512 lb vs 2,776 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Toyota 86 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (4.0 in vs 4.9 in)
  3. Length: Toyota 86 is 11.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 166.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota 86 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 101.2 in)
  5. Width: Toyota 86 is 3.0 in narrower (72.9 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 86Toyota 86 is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Toyota 86
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota 86Toyota 86 is narrower by 3.0 in
  • More ground clearanceToyota 86Toyota 86 has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota 86Based on length × width (Toyota 86)

Dimension comparison

SpecPorsche 911Toyota 86Difference
Length177.9 in166.7 in11.2 in
Width72.9 in69.9 in3.0 in
Height51.2 in50.6 in0.6 in
Wheelbase96.5 in101.2 in4.7 in
Ground clearance4.0 in4.9 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,512 lb2,776 lb736 lb

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