| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 204.4 in | 198.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 78.9 in | -4.3 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.0 in | -12.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 4457 lb. | -58 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.4 in | -4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 61.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.6 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 61.0 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -67.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Audi A8 / S8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.