Ford Taurus vs Audi A6 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi A6

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

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height60.7 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,140 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Audi A6 width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi A6 is 9.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 193.9 in)
  • Width: Audi A6 is 2.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 114.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi A6 is 12 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 4,040 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.6 in)
  2. Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.8 in)
  3. Length: Audi A6 is 9.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 193.9 in)
  4. Width: Audi A6 is 2.4 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Audi A6 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 114.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A6Audi A6 is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi A6
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi A6Audi A6 is narrower by 2.4 in
  • More ground clearanceFord TaurusFord Taurus has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi A6Based on length × width (Audi A6)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusAudi A6Difference
Length202.9 in193.9 in9.0 in
Width76.2 in73.8 in2.4 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in2.9 in
Wheelbase112.9 in114.7 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.1 in4.6 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,029 lb4,040 lb12 lb

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