Ford Taurus vs Dodge Challenger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Challenger
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Dodge Challenger width75.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Challenger is 5.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Challenger is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Challenger has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 190 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,930 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 57.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 190 lb heavier (4,120 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 5.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Challenger is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Challenger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Challenger — Dodge Challenger is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Challenger — Based on length × width (Dodge Challenger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Challenger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 197.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 3,930 lb | 190 lb |
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