

Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 112.9 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 200.3 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 74.9 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 67.4 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4399 lb. | 4033 lb. | 366 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.5 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 39.8 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 83.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.6 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.6 | 47.4 ft3 | -32.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.6 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -70.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Audi A8 / S8.
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |