Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Impala · Ford Taurus
- Length201.3 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase111.7 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,662 lb – 3,867 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Taurus width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in shorter (201.3 in vs 202.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 3.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 264 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 4,029 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 264 lb heavier (3,765 lb vs 4,029 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 3.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 1.8 in taller (58.9 in vs 60.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (111.7 in vs 112.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in shorter (201.3 in vs 202.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Impala · garage fit for Ford Taurus
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Impala — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Impala)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Impala | Ford Taurus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.3 in | 202.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 60.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 112.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,765 lb | 4,029 lb | 264 lb |
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