Acura ILX vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Ford Taurus
- Length181.9 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 21.0 in shorter (181.9 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 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,007 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 4,122 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,007 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 4,122 lb)
- Length: Acura ILX is 21.0 in shorter (181.9 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)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 21.0 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 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 202.9 in | 21.0 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 | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 4,122 lb | 1,007 lb |
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