| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi A4 / S4 | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 112.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 200.3 in | -15.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 74.9 in | -3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 67.4 in | -10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3710 lb. | 4033 lb. | -323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.4 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.5 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 39.8 in | -4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.3 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.3 | 47.4 ft3 | -30.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -34.7 ft3 |
| 2010 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD |
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review |
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |