Ford Taurus vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Challenger
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Dodge Challenger width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 4.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.2 in narrower (74.5 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 201 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,930 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Challenger is 201 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,930 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 4.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.2 in narrower (74.5 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Challenger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Challenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 197.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 75.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,930 lb | 201 lb |
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