Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Ford Taurus

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

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,570 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.2 in
  • Ford Taurus width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 8.3 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.6 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 108.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 152 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,418 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 152 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,418 lb)
  2. Length: Acura TL is 8.3 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.6 in)
  3. Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 108.5 in)
  5. Height: Ford Taurus is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Ford Taurus
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLFord TaurusDifference
Length189.3 in197.6 in8.3 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in0.8 in
Height56.7 in57.0 in0.3 in
Wheelbase107.9 in108.5 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,570 lb3,418 lb152 lb

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