Ford Taurus vs Audi S8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi S8
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,519 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Audi S8 width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.6 in shorter (197.6 in vs 198.2 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 6.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 113.4 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 631 lb heavier (3,437 lb vs 4,068 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 631 lb heavier (3,437 lb vs 4,068 lb)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 6.0 in narrower (73.0 in vs 79.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 113.4 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.2 in taller (57.0 in vs 55.8 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 0.6 in shorter (197.6 in vs 198.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi S8
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 6.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Audi S8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 198.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 79.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 55.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 113.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,437 lb | 4,068 lb | 631 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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