Toyota Avalon vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Ford Taurus
- Length197.6 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Curb weight3,572 lb – 3,616 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 5.3 in shorter (197.6 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 3.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 526 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 4,120 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 526 lb heavier (3,594 lb vs 4,120 lb)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 3.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 5.3 in shorter (197.6 in vs 202.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 202.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 76.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 60.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,594 lb | 4,120 lb | 526 lb |
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