Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Charger
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 86 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,206 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.3 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.4 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 86 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 4,206 lb)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.0 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Charger — Based on length × width (Dodge Charger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 199.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,120 lb | 4,206 lb | 86 lb |
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