Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Charger
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Dodge Charger width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Charger is 1.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 200.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 215 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,944 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 3.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 215 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,944 lb)
- Length: Dodge Charger is 1.7 in shorter (201.8 in vs 200.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Charger
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 200.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,944 lb | 215 lb |
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