Spec Sizes

Ford Taurus vs Ford Fusion Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 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 weight3,917 lb – 4,140 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.2 in
  • Ford Fusion width72.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Fusion is 11.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 191.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Fusion is 3.3 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Taurus is 2.6 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Taurus has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (112.9 in vs 112.2 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 473 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,556 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 6.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Taurus is 473 lb heavier (4,029 lb vs 3,556 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Fusion is 11.2 in shorter (202.9 in vs 191.7 in)
  4. Width: Ford Fusion is 3.3 in narrower (76.2 in vs 72.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Taurus is 2.6 in taller (60.7 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is shorter by 11.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Taurus · garage fit for Ford Fusion
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Fusion — Ford Fusion is narrower by 3.3 in
  • More ground clearanceFord Fusion — Ford Fusion has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Fusion — Based on length × width (Ford Fusion)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord TaurusFord FusionDifference
Length202.9 in191.7 in11.2 in
Width76.2 in72.9 in3.3 in
Height60.7 in58.1 in2.6 in
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in0.7 in
Ground clearance5.1 in6.0 in0.9 in
Curb weight4,029 lb3,556 lb473 lb

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