Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Taurus · Ford Fusion

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

Side view
  • Length202.9 in
  • Height60.7 in
  • Wheelbase112.9 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight4,015 lb – 4,224 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fusion is 12.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.6 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 3.8 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 107.4 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 576 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,544 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 576 lb heavier (4,120 lb vs 3,544 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Height: Ford Taurus is 3.8 in taller (60.7 in vs 56.9 in)
  4. Length: Ford Fusion is 12.3 in shorter (202.9 in vs 190.6 in)
  5. Width: Ford Fusion is 4.0 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 4.0 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusFord FusionDifference
Length202.9 in190.6 in12.3 in
Width76.2 in72.2 in4.0 in
Height60.7 in56.9 in3.8 in
Wheelbase112.9 in107.4 in5.5 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.5 in0.4 in
Curb weight4,120 lb3,544 lb576 lb

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

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