Ford Taurus vs Audi S8 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Audi S8

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 – 4,327 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Audi S8 width76.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S8 is 0.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 202.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 3.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi S8 is 563 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 4,685 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi S8 is 563 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 4,685 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Audi S8 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 117.9 in)
  5. Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S8Audi S8 is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Audi S8
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord TaurusFord Taurus is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceFord TaurusFord Taurus has 0.4 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusAudi S8Difference
Length202.9 in202.6 in0.3 in
Width76.2 in76.7 in0.5 in
Height60.7 in57.4 in3.3 in
Wheelbase112.9 in117.9 in5.0 in
Ground clearance5.1 in4.7 in0.4 in
Curb weight4,122 lb4,685 lb563 lb

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