Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi R8 II (Type 4S) vs Audi R8 I (Type 42): size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width R8 II (Type 4S) 36 mm1 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · rulers in mminches, grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The R8 II (Type 4S) is 5 mm0.2 in shorter, 36 mm1 in wider and 9 mm0.4 in lower than the R8 I (Type 42). Its wheelbase is identical.
| Dimension | R8 II (Type 4S) | R8 I (Type 42) | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,426 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,426 mm | 4,431 mm14 ft 6 in14 ft 6 in4,431 mm | −5 mm−0.2 in −0.1% |
| Width | 1,940 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,940 mm | 1,904 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,904 mm | +36 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Height | 1,240 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,240 mm | 1,249 mm4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in1,249 mm | −9 mm−0.4 in −0.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | Same |
| Footprint | 8.59 m²92.4 sq ft92.4 sq ft8.59 m² | 8.44 m²90.8 sq ft90.8 sq ft8.44 m² | +0.15 m²+1.6 sq ft +1.8% |
| Kerb weight | 1,590–1,780 kg3,505–3,924 lb3,505–3,924 lb1,590–1,780 kg | 1,565–1,625 kg3,450–3,583 lb3,450–3,583 lb1,565–1,625 kg | +25 kg+55 lb +1.6% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €166,000 (2015) | from about €109,100 (2007) | +€56,900 +52.2% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
R8 II (Type 4S)
- Single garage
- Tight 1,074 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 530 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 574 mm1 ft 11 in to spare in length, 280 mm11 in each side
R8 I (Type 42)
- Single garage
- Tight 1,069 mm3 ft 6 in to spare in length, 548 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 569 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 298 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi R8 II (Type 4S) or the Audi R8 I (Type 42)?
The Audi R8 II (Type 4S) is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The R8 II (Type 4S) is 5 mm shorter, 36 mm wider and 9 mm lower than the R8 I (Type 42). Its wheelbase is identical.
Will the Audi R8 II (Type 4S) and the Audi R8 I (Type 42) fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi R8 II (Type 4S) fits, but it is tight to get out (1,074 mm to spare in length, 530 mm each side). The Audi R8 I (Type 42) fits, but it is tight to get out (1,069 mm to spare in length, 548 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.