Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chevrolet Impala

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 309 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,641 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Impala is 309 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,641 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Impala is 2.6 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Impala has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 110.5 in)
  4. Length: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.4 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 0.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length197.6 in200.4 in2.8 in
Width73.0 in72.9 in0.1 in
Height56.1 in58.7 in2.6 in
Wheelbase108.5 in110.5 in2.0 in
Curb weight3,333 lb3,641 lb309 lb

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