Ford Taurus vs Chrysler 300 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Chrysler 300

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

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height60.7 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,917 lb – 4,140 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Chrysler 300 width75.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chrysler 300 is 4.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 198.6 in)
  • Width: Chrysler 300 is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 2.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 104 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 4,132 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chrysler 300 has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.2 in)
  2. Height: Ford Taurus is 2.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chrysler 300 is 104 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 4,132 lb)
  4. Length: Chrysler 300 is 4.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 198.6 in)
  5. Width: Chrysler 300 is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChrysler 300Chrysler 300 is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Chrysler 300
  • Narrower for tight parkingChrysler 300Chrysler 300 is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChrysler 300Based on length × width (Chrysler 300)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusChrysler 300Difference
Length202.9 in198.6 in4.3 in
Width76.2 in75.0 in1.2 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in2.3 in
Wheelbase112.9 in120.2 in7.3 in
Ground clearance5.1 in
Curb weight4,029 lb4,132 lb104 lb

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