Ford Taurus (2011) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2016) Specs

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2011 Ford Taurus and 2016 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2016
Model	Ford Taurus	Audi A4 / S4
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 333 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	110.6 in	2.3 in
Length	202.9 in	185.1 in	17.8 in
Width	76.2 in	71.9 in	4.3 in
Height	60.7 in	56.2 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	3935 lb.	480 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.5 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.3 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	54.3 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.2 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	12.4 ft³	7.7 ft³

2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2017	Before the 2009 model year redesign, the Audi A4's back seat was too tight for adults of more than average size, and marginal even for these. With the 2017 the back seat has grown yet again. Not only this, but the cushion is higher off the floor than in previous A4s or in competitors, such that it's now the most comfortable in the class. This said, the rear doors could open more widely, such that I struggled to get a decent photo of the rear seat. Since its 2014 model year redesign the Lexus IS has had a passably roomy rear seat, but it can't match the Audi's for comfort. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

2016 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Pressed to come up with another con, I might offer the front seats. There's nothing bad about them. There's just nothing outstanding about them, either. Those in the sport-trim Lexus provide more lateral support and feel more comfortable to me. (With seats personal impressions are bound to vary, so definitely evaluate them yourself.) see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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