Ford Taurus vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Buick Regal
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Buick Regal width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Regal is 12.7 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 3.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 465 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,655 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 465 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,655 lb)
- Length: Buick Regal is 12.7 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Buick Regal is 3.1 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Regal — Buick Regal is shorter by 12.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Buick Regal
- Narrower for tight parkingBuick Regal — Buick Regal is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBuick Regal — Based on length × width (Buick Regal)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Buick Regal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 190.2 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 3,655 lb | 465 lb |
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