Ford Taurus vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chevrolet Impala
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,532 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chevrolet Impala width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 16 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.4 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Impala is 0.3 in taller (57.0 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 16 lb heavier (3,444 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 200.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 110.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,444 lb | 3,428 lb | 16 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 197.6 in – 197.7 in).
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