Ford Taurus vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Acura TL
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Acura TL width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura TL is 8.9 in shorter (202.9 in vs 194.0 in)
- Width: Acura TL is 2.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 273 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura TL has 0.8 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 273 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,847 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Acura TL is 8.9 in shorter (202.9 in vs 194.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 109.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura TL — Acura TL is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Acura TL
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TL — Acura TL is narrower by 2.2 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 | 202.9 in | 194.0 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 74.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 3,847 lb | 273 lb |
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