Ford Taurus vs Dodge Charger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 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
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Charger is 67 lb heavier (4,188 lb vs 4,255 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Charger has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.3 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.5 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Taurus has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 4.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Charger is 3.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 199.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Charger is 1.2 in narrower (76.2 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Charger — Dodge Charger is shorter by 3.3 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
- More ground clearanceFord Taurus — Ford Taurus has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Charger — Based on length × width (Dodge Charger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Charger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.9 in | 199.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 58.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,188 lb | 4,255 lb | 67 lb |
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