Ford Taurus vs Dodge Magnum Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Dodge Magnum
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Dodge Magnum width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Magnum is 4.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Magnum is 0.4 in narrower (74.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Magnum is 343 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Magnum is 343 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Magnum has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 120.0 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 2.9 in taller (61.5 in vs 58.6 in)
- Length: Dodge Magnum is 4.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 197.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Magnum is 0.4 in narrower (74.5 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Magnum — Dodge Magnum is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Dodge Magnum
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Magnum — Dodge Magnum is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Magnum — Based on length × width (Dodge Magnum)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Dodge Magnum | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 197.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 58.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 4,072 lb | 343 lb |
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