Ford Taurus vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Acura ILX
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,341 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Acura ILX width70.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 23.8 in shorter (202.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 5.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 70.6 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (60.7 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,244 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 2,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 1,244 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 2,944 lb)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 23.8 in shorter (202.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 5.1 in taller (60.7 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Acura ILX is 5.6 in narrower (76.2 in vs 70.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 23.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Acura ILX
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 5.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Acura ILX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 179.1 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 55.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 6.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 2,944 lb | 1,244 lb |
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