| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Ford Escape | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 105.9 in | 15.1 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 178.1 in | 26.3 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 66.3 in | -9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 3515 lb. | 884 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 55.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 36.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -19.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -53.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.
| 2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |