Size comparison · drawn to scale
Audi A8 D5 vs Ford Taurus V: size comparison
- Length A8 D5 46 mm2 in longer
- Width A8 D5 63 mm2 in wider
- Height Taurus V 89 mm4 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The A8 D5 is 46 mm2 in longer, 63 mm2 in wider and 89 mm4 in lower than the Taurus V. Its wheelbase is 135 mm5 in longer.
| Dimension | A8 D5 | Taurus V | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,172 mm17 ft 0 in17 ft 0 in5,172 mm | 5,126 mm16 ft 10 in16 ft 10 in5,126 mm | +46 mm+2 in +0.9% |
| Width | 1,945 mm6 ft 5 in6 ft 5 in1,945 mm | 1,882 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,882 mm | +63 mm+2 in +3.3% |
| Height | 1,473 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,473 mm | 1,562 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,562 mm | −89 mm−4 in −5.7% |
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,998 mm | 2,863 mm9 ft 5 in9 ft 5 in2,863 mm | +135 mm+5 in +4.7% |
| Footprint | 10.06 m²108.3 sq ft108.3 sq ft10.06 m² | 9.65 m²103.8 sq ft103.8 sq ft9.65 m² | +0.41 m²+4.4 sq ft +4.3% |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,960–2,137 kg4,321–4,711 lb4,321–4,711 lb1,960–2,137 kg | 1,697–1,780 kg3,741–3,924 lb3,741–3,924 lb1,697–1,780 kg | +263 kg+580 lb +15.5% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
A8 D5
- Single garage
- Tight 328 mm1 ft 1 in to spare in length, 528 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 172 mm7 in too long
Taurus V
- Single garage
- Tight 374 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 559 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 126 mm5 in too long
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Audi A8 D5 or the Ford Taurus V?
The Audi A8 D5 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The A8 D5 is 46 mm longer, 63 mm wider and 89 mm lower than the Taurus V. Its wheelbase is 135 mm longer.
Will the Audi A8 D5 and the Ford Taurus V fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Audi A8 D5 fits, but it is tight to get out (328 mm to spare in length, 528 mm each side). The Ford Taurus V fits, but it is tight to get out (374 mm to spare in length, 559 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.