Acura TL vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Ford Taurus
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Ford Taurus width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 6.3 in shorter (195.5 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Acura TL is 0.5 in narrower (74.0 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 95 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,729 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.7 in more ground clearance (5.8 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (57.2 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 6.3 in shorter (195.5 in vs 201.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 95 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,729 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 201.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 74.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 61.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,824 lb | 3,729 lb | 95 lb |
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