Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Ford Taurus

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.1 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
  • Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
Front / width
  • 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 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,222 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 4,188 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,222 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 4,188 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
  3. Length: Acura ILX is 23.8 in shorter (179.1 in vs 202.9 in)
  4. Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 60.7 in)
  5. 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 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXFord TaurusDifference
Length179.1 in202.9 in23.8 in
Width70.6 in76.2 in5.6 in
Height55.6 in60.7 in5.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in7.8 in
Ground clearance6.1 in5.1 in1.0 in
Curb weight2,967 lb4,188 lb1,222 lb

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