Ford Taurus vs Lincoln MKZ Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Lincoln MKZ
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,327 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Lincoln MKZ width73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 8.8 in shorter (202.9 in vs 194.1 in)
- Width: Lincoln MKZ is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 112.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 303 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,820 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 303 lb heavier (4,122 lb vs 3,820 lb)
- Length: Lincoln MKZ is 8.8 in shorter (202.9 in vs 194.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Lincoln MKZ is 2.8 in narrower (76.2 in vs 73.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 112.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Lincoln MKZ
- Narrower for tight parkingLincoln MKZ — Lincoln MKZ is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintLincoln MKZ — Based on length × width (Lincoln MKZ)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Lincoln MKZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 194.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,122 lb | 3,820 lb | 303 lb |
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