Ford Taurus vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Toyota Avalon
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 4.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.0 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 179 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,550 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.0 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 179 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,550 lb)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 1.7 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 4.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 197.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,550 lb | 179 lb |
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