Ford Taurus vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi A6

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

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Audi A6 width79.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A6 is 3.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Taurus is 6.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 79.2 in)
  • Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A6 is 669 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 4,002 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi A6 is 669 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 4,002 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Taurus is 6.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 79.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.9 in)
  4. Height: Audi A6 is 1.7 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.8 in)
  5. Length: Audi A6 is 3.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 193.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6Audi A6 is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi A6
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord TaurusFord Taurus is narrower by 6.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord TaurusBased on length × width (Ford Taurus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusAudi A6Difference
Length197.6 in193.8 in3.8 in
Width73.0 in79.2 in6.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in1.7 in
Wheelbase108.5 in111.9 in3.4 in
Ground clearance5.4 in
Curb weight3,333 lb4,002 lb669 lb

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