Toyota Avalon vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Avalon · Ford Taurus
- Length195.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,505 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 7.6 in shorter (195.3 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 4.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 502 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 502 lb heavier (3,527 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 60.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Avalon is 4.0 in narrower (72.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Avalon is 7.6 in shorter (195.3 in vs 202.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Avalon · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Avalon — Toyota Avalon has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Avalon — Based on length × width (Toyota Avalon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Avalon | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.3 in | 202.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 60.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,527 lb | 4,029 lb | 502 lb |
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