| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Audi A8 | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 372 hp@6800 328 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 108.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 197.6 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 73.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4409 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1066 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 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 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Audi A8.
| 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 |