Spec Sizes

Buick Regal vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length196.2 in
  • Height56.6 in
  • Wheelbase109.0 in
  • Curb weight3,438 lb – 3,543 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.7 in
  • Acura TL width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Acura TL
  • 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

SpecBuick RegalAcura TLDifference
Length196.2 in192.5 in3.7 in
Width72.7 in70.6 in2.1 in
Height56.6 in53.7 in2.9 in
Wheelbase109.0 in108.1 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,491 lb3,525 lb35 lb

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