Mazda Mazda6 vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Acura TL

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

Side view
  • Length186.8 in – 187.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 57.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in
  • Curb weight3,102 lb – 3,461 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Acura TL width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.0 in shorter (187.3 in vs 189.3 in)
  • Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 289 lb heavier (3,282 lb vs 3,570 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 289 lb heavier (3,282 lb vs 3,570 lb)
  2. Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.9 in)
  4. Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.0 in shorter (187.3 in vs 189.3 in)
  5. Height: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Acura TL
  • Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 2.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)

Dimension comparison

SpecMazda Mazda6Acura TLDifference
Length187.3 in189.3 in2.0 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in2.1 in
Height57.0 in56.7 in0.3 in
Wheelbase105.3 in107.9 in2.6 in
Curb weight3,282 lb3,570 lb289 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 187.8 in).

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