Ford Crown Victoria vs Audi S8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Crown Victoria · Audi S8

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

Side view
  • Length212.0 in
  • Height56.8 in
  • Wheelbase114.7 in
  • Curb weight3,942 lb – 3,964 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.2 in
  • Audi S8 width79.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S8 is 13.8 in shorter (212.0 in vs 198.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Crown Victoria is 0.8 in narrower (78.2 in vs 79.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 113.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S8 is 115 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 4,068 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Audi S8 is 13.8 in shorter (212.0 in vs 198.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Audi S8 is 115 lb heavier (3,953 lb vs 4,068 lb)
  3. Height: Ford Crown Victoria is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 55.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Crown Victoria has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (114.7 in vs 113.4 in)
  5. Width: Ford Crown Victoria is 0.8 in narrower (78.2 in vs 79.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S8Audi S8 is shorter by 13.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Crown Victoria · garage fit for Audi S8
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Crown VictoriaFord Crown Victoria is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S8Based on length × width (Audi S8)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord Crown VictoriaAudi S8Difference
Length212.0 in198.2 in13.8 in
Width78.2 in79.0 in0.8 in
Height56.8 in55.8 in1.0 in
Wheelbase114.7 in113.4 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,953 lb4,068 lb115 lb

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