Ford Taurus vs Audi S8 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi S8
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,341 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Audi S8 width76.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S8 is 0.7 in shorter (202.9 in vs 202.2 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 497 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,685 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi S8 is 497 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,685 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.8 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S8 — Audi S8 is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi S8
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Taurus — Ford Taurus has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Audi S8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 202.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 117.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 4,685 lb | 497 lb |
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