Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Charger
- Length197.6 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase108.5 in
- Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Dodge Charger width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.1 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 648 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,980 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 648 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 3,980 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Charger is 2.1 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.5 in)
- Length: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in shorter (197.6 in vs 200.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Taurus — Based on length × width (Ford Taurus)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.6 in | 200.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 120.0 in | 11.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 3,980 lb | 648 lb |
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