Ford Taurus vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 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 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 127 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,545 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 127 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,545 lb)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 111.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 197.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 197.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 111.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,418 lb | 3,545 lb | 127 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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