

Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 112.6 in | 10.3 in |
Length | 207.4 in | 197.1 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 76.7 in | 78.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 70.4 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4453 lb. | 4921 lb. | -468 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 61.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 61.0 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.9 in | 39.8 in | 3.1 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 | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -67.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Explorer.