Ford Taurus vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chevrolet Impala

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

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height61.5 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.5 in
  • Chevrolet Impala width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 200.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,633 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,633 lb)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 200.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Impala is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet ImpalaBased on length × width (Chevrolet Impala)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusChevrolet ImpalaDifference
Length201.8 in200.4 in1.4 in
Width74.5 in72.9 in1.6 in
Height61.5 in58.7 in2.8 in
Wheelbase112.9 in110.5 in2.4 in
Ground clearance5.1 in
Curb weight3,729 lb3,633 lb96 lb

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