Ford Taurus vs Toyota Avalon Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Toyota Avalon
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,140 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Toyota Avalon width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 7.6 in shorter (202.9 in vs 195.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 111.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 502 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,527 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 502 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,527 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 7.6 in shorter (202.9 in vs 195.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Toyota Avalon
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 195.3 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,029 lb | 3,527 lb | 502 lb |
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