Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Toyota Avalon

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
  • Toyota Avalon width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 7.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.2 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 25 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,545 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Acura TL is 7.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 197.2 in)
  2. Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.8 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.0 in)
  4. Width: Acura TL is 0.6 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Curb weight: Acura TL is 25 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,545 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLToyota AvalonDifference
Length189.3 in197.2 in7.9 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in0.6 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in1.8 in
Wheelbase107.9 in111.0 in3.1 in
Curb weight3,570 lb3,545 lb25 lb

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