Ford Taurus vs Chevrolet Impala Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chevrolet Impala
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- 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
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.8 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 96 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,633 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Impala is 1.6 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 110.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Impala is 1.4 in shorter (201.8 in vs 200.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Impala — Chevrolet Impala is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chevrolet Impala
- 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 | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Impala | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 200.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,633 lb | 96 lb |
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