Ford Taurus vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi A6
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Audi A6 width79.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A6 is 8.0 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 4.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 79.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 312 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,040 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A6 is 312 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,040 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 4.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 79.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Audi A6 is 8.0 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6 — Audi A6 is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi A6
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 4.7 in
- More ground clearanceAudi A6 — Audi A6 has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Audi A6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 193.8 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 79.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 4,040 lb | 312 lb |
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