Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Acura TL width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura TL is 8.3 in shorter (197.6 in vs 189.3 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 248 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,580 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 248 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,580 lb)
  2. Length: Acura TL is 8.3 in shorter (197.6 in vs 189.3 in)
  3. Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.2 in)
  4. Height: Acura TL is 0.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 107.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura TL — Based on length × width (Acura TL)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusAcura TLDifference
Length197.6 in189.3 in8.3 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in0.8 in
Height56.1 in56.7 in0.6 in
Wheelbase108.5 in107.9 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,333 lb3,580 lb248 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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