Honda Accord vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda Accord · Acura TL

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length187.6 in – 189.5 in
  • Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
  • Curb weight2,989 lb – 3,360 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in – 71.5 in
  • Acura TL width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Accord is 3.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 192.5 in)
  • Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Honda Accord is 2.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 53.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 351 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,525 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 351 lb heavier (3,175 lb vs 3,525 lb)
  2. Height: Honda Accord is 2.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 53.7 in)
  3. Length: Honda Accord is 3.9 in shorter (188.6 in vs 192.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura TL is 0.8 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda AccordAcura TLDifference
Length188.6 in192.5 in3.9 in
Width71.4 in70.6 in0.8 in
Height56.4 in53.7 in2.7 in
Wheelbase106.5 in108.1 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,175 lb3,525 lb351 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.6 in – 189.5 in).

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