Ford Taurus vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi A6

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

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height61.5 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Audi A6 is 312 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,040 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.7 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Width: Ford Taurus is 4.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 79.2 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Audi A6 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.4 in)
  5. Length: Audi A6 is 8.0 in shorter (201.8 in vs 193.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6Audi A6 is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi A6
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord TaurusFord Taurus is narrower by 4.7 in
  • More ground clearanceAudi A6Audi A6 has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord TaurusBased on length × width (Ford Taurus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusAudi A6Difference
Length201.8 in193.8 in8.0 in
Width74.5 in79.2 in4.7 in
Height61.5 in57.8 in3.7 in
Wheelbase112.9 in111.9 in1.0 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.4 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,729 lb4,040 lb312 lb

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