Capybara vs Cheetah
Capybara vs cheetah
Near enough equal on weight
Capybara and cheetah are near enough identical on weight.
A capybara and a cheetah can be compared on 4 measures. The figures below are typical adult or full-size values, with the larger of the two in bold.
Side by side
| Capybara | Cheetah | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–66 kg | 34–72 kg |
| Height | 0.5–0.62 m | 0.7–0.9 m |
| Length | 1–1.34 m | 1.1–1.5 m |
| Typical lifespan | 6–12 yr | 8–17 yr |
What the numbers say
- Capybara and cheetah are near enough identical on weight.
- Cheetah is somewhat greater than capybara on height — about 1.5×.
- Cheetah is somewhat greater than capybara on length — about 1.2×.
- Cheetah is somewhat greater than capybara on typical lifespan — about 1.1×.
Weight compared.
Capybara 35–66 kg
Cheetah 34–72 kg
Capybara
The largest rodent alive, a semi-aquatic grazer of South American wetlands.
Cheetah
The fastest land animal, with a lightweight frame and semi-retractable claws for traction.
This is a comparison of published measurements, nothing more. It describes how two things differ on measures that have been recorded; it does not predict how they would fare against each other in any situation.
Common questions
- Which is bigger, capybara or cheetah?
- Capybara and cheetah are near enough identical on weight. Both figures are typical values; the full range for each is in the table above.
- How do capybaras and cheetahs compare on height?
- Capybara: 0.5–0.62 m. Cheetah: 0.7–0.9 m. Cheetah is somewhat greater than capybara on height — about 1.5×.
- How do capybaras and cheetahs compare on length?
- Capybara: 1–1.34 m. Cheetah: 1.1–1.5 m. Cheetah is somewhat greater than capybara on length — about 1.2×.
Related pages
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution