Ford Taurus vs Dodge Magnum Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Magnum

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length197.6 in
  • Height56.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.5 in
  • Curb weight3,322 lb – 3,343 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Dodge Magnum width74.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Taurus is 0.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 197.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Taurus is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
  • Height: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Magnum is 788 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 4,120 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Magnum is 788 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 4,120 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 11.5 in longer wheelbase (108.5 in vs 120.0 in)
  3. Height: Dodge Magnum is 2.0 in taller (56.1 in vs 58.1 in)
  4. Width: Ford Taurus is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
  5. Length: Ford Taurus is 0.1 in shorter (197.6 in vs 197.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord TaurusFord Taurus is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Magnum
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord TaurusFord Taurus is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord TaurusBased on length × width (Ford Taurus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusDodge MagnumDifference
Length197.6 in197.7 in0.1 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in1.1 in
Height56.1 in58.1 in2.0 in
Wheelbase108.5 in120.0 in11.5 in
Curb weight3,333 lb4,120 lb788 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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