Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Ford Taurus
- Length200.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight3,555 lb – 3,711 lb
- Width72.9 in
- Ford Taurus width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in shorter (200.4 in vs 201.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in taller (58.7 in vs 61.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,729 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in taller (58.7 in vs 61.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,633 lb vs 3,729 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in narrower (72.9 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 112.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in shorter (200.4 in vs 201.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Impala — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Impala)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.4 in | 201.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 74.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 61.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 112.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,633 lb | 3,729 lb | 96 lb |
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