Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Buick Regal

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

Side view
  • Length192.5 in
  • Height53.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.1 in
  • Curb weight3,492 lb – 3,558 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Buick Regal width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 3.7 in shorter (192.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 2.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Buick Regal is 2.9 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 35 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,491 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Buick Regal is 2.9 in taller (53.7 in vs 56.6 in)
  2. Width: Acura TL is 2.1 in narrower (70.6 in vs 72.7 in)
  3. Length: Acura TL is 3.7 in shorter (192.5 in vs 196.2 in)
  4. Curb weight: Acura TL is 35 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,491 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Buick Regal
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLBuick RegalDifference
Length192.5 in196.2 in3.7 in
Width70.6 in72.7 in2.1 in
Height53.7 in56.6 in2.9 in
Wheelbase108.1 in109.0 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,525 lb3,491 lb35 lb

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