Toyota Avalon vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Ford Taurus
- Length197.2 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,490 lb – 3,600 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Taurus width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 108.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 127 lb heavier (3,545 lb vs 3,418 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Avalon is 127 lb heavier (3,545 lb vs 3,418 lb)
- Height: Toyota Avalon is 1.5 in taller (58.5 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Avalon has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 108.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 0.2 in narrower (72.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 0.4 in shorter (197.2 in vs 197.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.2 in | 197.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,545 lb | 3,418 lb | 127 lb |
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