| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Audi A8 / S8 | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 108.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 197.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4288 lb. | 3343 lb. | 945 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 40.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Audi A8 / S8.
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |