Mazda Mazda6 vs Acura TL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 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
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase105.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,422 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Acura TL width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 189.6 in)
  • Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 2.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 391 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 391 lb heavier (3,258 lb vs 3,649 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 2.8 in shorter (186.8 in vs 189.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 2.8 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
Length186.8 in189.6 in2.8 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in2.1 in
Height56.7 in56.7 in0.0 in
Wheelbase105.3 in107.9 in2.6 in
Ground clearance5.8 in
Curb weight3,258 lb3,649 lb391 lb

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