Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Ford Taurus
- Length200.0 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,469 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Taurus width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (200.0 in vs 197.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 108.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 8 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,437 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 108.5 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (200.0 in vs 197.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 8 lb heavier (3,429 lb vs 3,437 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.0 in | 197.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 108.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,429 lb | 3,437 lb | 8 lb |
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