| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 103.1 in | 19.8 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 174.7 in | 32.7 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 71.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 67.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 3529 lb. | 924 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 35.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -53.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |