Ford Taurus vs Audi S8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi S8
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Audi S8 width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S8 is 2.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 199.3 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.2 in narrower (74.5 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.4 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 858 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,586 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 858 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,586 lb)
- Ground clearance: Audi S8 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.4 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 115.9 in)
- Length: Audi S8 is 2.5 in shorter (201.8 in vs 199.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S8 — Audi S8 is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi S8
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi S8 — Audi S8 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Audi S8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 199.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 56.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 4,586 lb | 858 lb |
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