Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Charger
- Length202.9 in
- Height60.7 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,341 lb
- Width76.2 in
- Dodge Charger width75.0 in – 78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.7 in)
- Width: Ford Taurus is 0.5 in narrower (76.2 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.7 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 87 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,275 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.8 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.7 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 87 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,275 lb)
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Charger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Taurus — Ford Taurus is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Taurus — Ford Taurus has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 199.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 4,275 lb | 87 lb |
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