Ford Taurus vs Chrysler 300 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chrysler 300
- Length197.6 in – 197.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 57.8 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,514 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Chrysler 300 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chrysler 300 is 0.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 455 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,873 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 455 lb heavier (3,418 lb vs 3,873 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
- Height: Chrysler 300 is 1.4 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.4 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Chrysler 300 is 0.8 in shorter (197.6 in vs 196.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler 300 — Chrysler 300 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chrysler 300
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Chrysler 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 196.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 120.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,418 lb | 3,873 lb | 455 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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