Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Ford Taurus

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,095 lb – 3,148 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Ford Taurus width76.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 20.7 in shorter (182.2 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)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,001 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 4,122 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,001 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 4,122 lb)
  2. Length: Acura ILX is 20.7 in shorter (182.2 in vs 202.9 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 60.7 in)
  4. Width: Acura ILX is 5.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 76.2 in)
  5. 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 20.7 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXFord TaurusDifference
Length182.2 in202.9 in20.7 in
Width70.6 in76.2 in5.6 in
Height55.6 in60.7 in5.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in7.8 in
Ground clearance—5.1 in—
Curb weight3,122 lb4,122 lb1,001 lb

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