Acura ILX vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Ford Taurus
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 23.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 5.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,244 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 4,188 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,244 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 4,188 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 5.1 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 23.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 202.9 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 60.7 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 5.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 23.8 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 5.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 202.9 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 76.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 60.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 5.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 4,188 lb | 1,244 lb |
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