Ford Taurus vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Acura TL
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Acura TL width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 12.3 in shorter (201.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Acura TL is 2.3 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.8 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 80 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.8 in taller (61.5 in vs 56.7 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 12.3 in shorter (201.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Acura TL is 2.3 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 2.3 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 | Ford Taurus | Acura TL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 189.6 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 56.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.9 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,649 lb | 80 lb |
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