Ford Taurus vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Toyota Avalon
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,514 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota Avalon width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 5.7 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 107.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 10 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 5.7 in shorter (197.6 in vs 191.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 107.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 0.8 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 10 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 191.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,418 lb | 3,428 lb | 10 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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