Acura TL vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Ford Taurus
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 8.9 in shorter (194.0 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Acura TL is 2.2 in narrower (74.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 341 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 4,188 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 341 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 4,188 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (57.2 in vs 60.7 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 8.9 in shorter (194.0 in vs 202.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 112.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceAcura TL — Acura TL has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 202.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 76.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 4,188 lb | 341 lb |
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