| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,122 mm | 2,619 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,268 mm | 4,437 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,025 kg | 1,476 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L | 62 L | 28 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,026 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 996 mm | -3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,090 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,141 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 827 L | -453 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 1,877 L | 12.2 |
| 2014 Audi A8 / S8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The A8's seats can be adjusted just about every way its possible to adjust a seat. While they do provide proper support, they're firm and don't mold themselves to the human form, at least not mine. They are very good seats, but those in the Jaguar are better and those in the BMW are best of all, both more supportive and more luxurious. see full Audi A8 / S8 review | ||
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi A8 / S8.
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |