Ford Taurus vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Ford Fusion
- Length201.8 in
- Height61.5 in
- Wheelbase112.9 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,643 lb – 3,814 lb
- Width74.5 in
- Ford Fusion width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Fusion is 11.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 2.3 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 353 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,376 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 353 lb heavier (3,729 lb vs 3,376 lb)
- Height: Ford Taurus is 4.3 in taller (61.5 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Ford Fusion is 11.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 190.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.4 in)
- Width: Ford Fusion is 2.3 in narrower (74.5 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Ford Fusion
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Taurus | Ford Fusion | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 190.2 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 72.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 57.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,729 lb | 3,376 lb | 353 lb |
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